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SM59 KKD

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

126,932 mi
Last recorded126,932 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 126,932 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 120 / 200 = 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY - HENCE THE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD???? (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Numerous splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

7 Pin trailer socket not functioning as required

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BALD outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount (Noisy when turning steering) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate obstructed by bike carrier straps

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 118,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,125 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 110,091 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking leak by reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BALD outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 2mm BALD outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 102,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BALD outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 2mm BALD outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fill and recheck (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,896 miles

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

Secondary bonnet catch ineffective / seized

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT POORLY / INCORRECTLY FITTED MAY CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANT IN ACCIDENT ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch ineffective / seized

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT POORLY / INCORRECTLY FITTED MAY CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANT IN ACCIDENT ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and BALD outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 87,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and BALD outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,011 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and WORN outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 76,011 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BALD outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and WORN outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,105 miles

Both wipers clearing screen BUT split at ends

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm BALD OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm WORN OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)

Both wipers clearing screen BUT split at ends

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm BALD OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm WORN OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 47,729 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,901 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 39,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,807 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 32,807 miles

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

bonnet saftey catch siezed

Fail 21 Nov 2012 23,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,895 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 KKD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 KKD, 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 KKD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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