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PY59 DSE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,640 mi
Last recorded113,640 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 DSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,640 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,639 miles

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

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 29 Nov 2019 108,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 108,688 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,859 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,274 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 74,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush close to limit (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,778 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,387 miles

Nearside Rear 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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PY59 DSE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black 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 PY59 DSE, 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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PY59 DSE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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