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SO59 XKB

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 133,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,377 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,968 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,965 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,647 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,644 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,539 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake bind may be parking brake affected

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,261 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2013 48,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2013 48,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,964 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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SO59 XKB 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 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 SO59 XKB, 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 SO59 XKB registered?

SO59 XKB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is SO59 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO59 XKB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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