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ST59 HGZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,805 mi
Last recorded80,805 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 HGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link has small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change rear pads as they close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,239 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,357 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,357 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly scored

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,160 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracked and perished on inner sidewall

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,354 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,857 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly leaking

nearside front wiper starting to split

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HGZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

ST59 HGZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is ST59 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 HGZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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