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PE59 VSK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 VSK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 131,497 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 131,497 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 128,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 128,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf sensor outlet and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf sensor outlet and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to body chassis and suspension

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,279 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,279 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 48,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,393 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 36,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel and tyre missing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,575 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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PE59 VSK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE59 VSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PE59 VSK registered?

PE59 VSK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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