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RE59 UYA

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,632 mi
Last recorded152,632 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 UYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 152,632 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 152,632 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,509 miles

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.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,508 miles

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.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,001 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 120,001 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,265 miles

Offside Rear Bumper has impact damage but not likely to cause injury to pedestrians.

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexible joint.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 100,265 miles

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.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,563 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,028 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,028 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,996 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,416 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 40,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 40,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,172 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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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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What year was RE59 UYA registered?

RE59 UYA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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