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SG59 UZE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,961 mi
Last recorded93,961 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 UZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

long parking brake travel

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,899 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking inner rack leak from gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding and wearing, inner surfaces more. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Advise damage to rear door and sill.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever no reserve travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blow at rear of center box, catalytic section. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding and wearing, inner surfaces more. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Advise damage to rear door and sill.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken at rear of flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner surfaces and wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken at rear of flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner surfaces and wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,287 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 52,287 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,856 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rack inner joint play

Fail 24 Feb 2016 36,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rack inner joint play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 16,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 8,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,724 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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SG59 UZE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SG59 UZE, 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 SG59 UZE registered?

SG59 UZE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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