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ST59 DME

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,575 mi
Last recorded31,575 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 DME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 31,575 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened In multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Washer jet inop

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,696 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat section deteriorating blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sections front to rear corroded/weakening on joints and sections (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroding deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear bumber supports lower corners corroding

n/s washer jet partially blocked

vehicle underside components covered in sealant wax/dry showing corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 26,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle underside body and components (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust cat and rear section deteriorating blowing slightly

exhaust joints deteriorating corroded centre and rear

n/s and o/s rear bumper lower corner supports corroded deteriorating

rear brake discs deteriorating worn uneven on faces

vehicle underside suspension body dry corroding in places

Fail 5 Aug 2024 26,136 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle underside body and components (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust cat and rear section deteriorating blowing slightly

exhaust joints deteriorating corroded centre and rear

n/s and o/s rear bumper lower corner supports corroded deteriorating

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

rear brake discs deteriorating worn uneven on faces

Pass 3 Aug 2023 24,261 miles

the rear subframe has corrosion and suspention arms have corrosion advise waxoil treatment to prevent it getting excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,596 miles

o/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion in places

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,952 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres deteriorating cracking on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres deteriorating cracking on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust joints at rear of cat section and rear exhaust joint corroding weakening

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

vehicle underside body/components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,990 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,757 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 12,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 9,665 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 9,643 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 5,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 24,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight Damage To Both Sides Rear Tubeless Valve Stems

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,481 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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 DME is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ST59 DME, 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 DME registered?

ST59 DME is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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