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PJ59 XEG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,332 miles

Brake pedal feels spongey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 129,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust system heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal feels spongey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,053 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted(misted with oil)obscuring inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted(misted with oil)obscuring inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,639 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 99,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,503 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2017 83,685 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,778 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 XEG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ59 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

PJ59 XEG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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