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SM59 EDV

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 153,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 142,306 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 142,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HEADLIGHT BULB (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,642 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 119,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,926 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,344 miles

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

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 EDV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDV, 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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SM59 EDV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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