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SJ59 TXN

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,978 mi
Last recorded125,978 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 TXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,978 miles

rear subframe mounting / anti-roll bar mounting prescribed areas close to excessively corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 125,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear anti-roll bar chasiss mounting / rear subframe mounting prescribed areas close to excessively corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 120,286 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lower tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear impact bar is corroded excessively

Fail 12 Aug 2023 120,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lower tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear impact bar is corroded excessively

Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,463 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming out of steering rack both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 114,463 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive coming out of steering rack both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 109,719 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 106,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 106,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,132 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and chip in lower side of screen on drivers side just outside sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak at nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (Previous repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack and chip in lower side of screen on drivers side just outside sweep area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak at nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,930 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,394 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,324 miles

Front pads starting to get low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Slight play in Nearside steering rack arm

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,651 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,402 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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SJ59 TXN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ59 TXN, 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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SJ59 TXN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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