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ST59 CKX

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 CKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,997 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 106,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,624 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,993 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,632 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor and gps mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,546 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 76,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm....235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,934 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak CAP MISSING ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,780 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 61,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft locking device insecure trak rod end (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

advise headlamp adjuster set to zero

advise items removed prior to test (airfreshner )

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,410 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,389 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 40,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,212 miles

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

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

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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ST59 CKX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST59 CKX, 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 ST59 CKX registered?

ST59 CKX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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