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SH59 TLO

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 TLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,026 miles

suspension components corroded but not weak

Pass 25 Oct 2023 43,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,854 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S . AND AGE CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AGE CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,675 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust flexi deteriating

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,479 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,007 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,485 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 16,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 TLO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SH59 TLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH59 TLO registered?

SH59 TLO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is SH59 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 TLO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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