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SP59 UBU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,886 mi
Last recorded130,886 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 UBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 130,886 miles

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

oil leek

under body corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 130,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leek

under body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,677 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 119,398 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,160 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,722 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 UBU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP59 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

SP59 UBU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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