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PJ59 EKB

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 EKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,954 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,261 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 107,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,348 miles

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

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

exhaust corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2023 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,504 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,182 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,913 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 85,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,841 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,534 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,477 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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PJ59 EKB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ59 EKB, 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 PJ59 EKB registered?

PJ59 EKB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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