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PF59 VFH

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,503 mi
Last recorded118,503 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 VFH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,503 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,111 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 96,737 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing FRONT BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 96,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing FRONT BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing FRONT BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noisey (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os appear (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 81,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened noisey (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os appear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,797 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 57,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,492 miles

Beam correction masks fitted on both headlights

Front nearside lower suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all discs slight wear lip

Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,492 miles

Beam correction masks fitted on both headlights

Front nearside lower suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all discs slight wear lip

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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PF59 VFH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PF59 VFH, 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 PF59 VFH registered?

PF59 VFH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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