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SM59 OPS

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,686 mi
Last recorded91,686 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,686 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,686 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack play

Nearside Wiper torn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,397 miles

Rear Wiper torn

Windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2016 50,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre tread

Rear Wiper torn

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,633 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,848 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer edge worn.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 22,518 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 22,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre outer edge badly worn.

Offside Front 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 OPS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM59 OPS, 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 OPS registered?

SM59 OPS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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