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PJ59 XEO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,982 mi
Last recorded92,982 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,054 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,197 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,122 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,043 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 XEO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

PJ59 XEO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for PJ59 XEO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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