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SF59 OUC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 OUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,419 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 126,416 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,232 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,219 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,876 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,554 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 101,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,043 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 100,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wishbone bush split but has no excessive movement

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 75,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,569 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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SF59 OUC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF59 OUC, 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 SF59 OUC registered?

SF59 OUC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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