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SP59 EVY

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 EVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,519 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly worn

Offside Front inner tie rod slight frr play

Offside Front tie rod

Rear rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,916 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering/Tie rod play

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just passed Mot edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush has come away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rear bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,268 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 51,267 miles

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

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

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 23 Nov 2018 44,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush bonding deteriorated allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush bonding deteriorated allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated and leaking

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,533 miles

both front lower wishbones front bush worn

Fail 12 Dec 2017 39,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower wishbones front bush worn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,972 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,230 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 7 Dec 2015 31,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,967 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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SP59 EVY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP59 EVY, 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 SP59 EVY registered?

SP59 EVY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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