MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivers sun visor will not stay in the up position.
Drivers wiper has slight defect but does not adversely affect view.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Drivers sun visor will not stay in the up position.
Drivers wiper has slight defect but does not adversely affect view.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Drivers blade has a slight defect but does not adversely affect view.
Drivers sun visor will not stay in the up position.
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar electrical socket hinge/cover missing.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drivers blade has a slight defect but does not adversely affect view.
Drivers sun visor will not stay in the up position.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar electrical socket hinge/cover missing.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Bumper has impact damage but not likely to cause injury to pedestrians.
Slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexible joint.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper has impact damage but not likely to cause injury to pedestrians.
Slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexible joint.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
auxillary drive belts cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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RE59 UYA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 UYA, 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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RE59 UYA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2009.
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