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SH59 MXC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 MXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front and offside rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still prevents ingress of dirt and water. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2019 103,849 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm, worn on outer edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 1.6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 215/65/16 98H.

Fail 23 Mar 2019 103,849 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm, worn on outer edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 1.6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 215/65/16 98H.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 101,962 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 85,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,655 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,597 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,955 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 16,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,248 miles

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

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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SH59 MXC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH59 MXC, 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 SH59 MXC registered?

SH59 MXC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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