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SM59 DJF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,388 mi
Last recorded123,388 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 DJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort efficincy only just met

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 123,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort efficincy only just met

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2025 120,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r' and o/s/r/ bumper brackets corroded

Pass 19 May 2024 117,669 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r cracking in treads

Pass 20 May 2023 114,454 miles

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

both side outer sill cover fitted

power steering rack slight seepage n/s/f

Fail 19 May 2023 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both side outer sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,547 miles

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

only just met limmits onrear

Pass 10 Jul 2021 104,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,220 miles

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

exhaust flexy front pipe slight blow

power steering rack slight weep

rear suspension subframe/susp arms rear suspension subframe & suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

tow bar rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack assembly (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tow bar rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn note brake discs slight wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn note brake discs slight wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack assy (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,837 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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SM59 DJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 DJF, 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 SM59 DJF registered?

SM59 DJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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