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RJ59 SDV

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,523 mi
Last recorded146,523 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 SDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 146,523 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 146,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 132,312 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 132,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 109,146 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 109,141 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,720 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,616 miles

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

gearbox slightly leaking oil

Fail 27 Jan 2020 100,616 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking from steering rack fitting (2.1.5 (a))

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

gearbox slightly leaking oil

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,323 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 On limit 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Connector on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 On limit 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Connector on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm right on legal limit ! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018 77,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm right on legal limit ! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear light damaged and condensated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear light lense damaged and condensated

Fail 20 Jan 2016 55,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear light lense damaged and condensated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,320 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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RJ59 SDV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJ59 SDV, 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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RJ59 SDV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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