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RE59 UXU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 UXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 104,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,099 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,576 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 88,576 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,894 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 79,114 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 79,114 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,263 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,263 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under vehicle.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,780 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 61,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,296 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 22,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RE59 UXU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RE59 UXU, 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 RE59 UXU registered?

RE59 UXU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is RE59 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 UXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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