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ST59 JCU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 JCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 110,901 miles

Fuel tank strap badly corroded

Metal brake pipe rusty

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount - marginal pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 7 May 2025 110,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Metal brake pipe rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2024 106,175 miles

Drag on o/s/f o/s/r marginal pass

Metal brake pipes rusty

N/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter damp

Fail 8 May 2024 106,175 miles

Drag on o/s/f o/s/r marginal pass

Metal brake pipes rusty

N/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter damp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 4 May 2023 101,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 10 May 2022 96,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,347 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,143 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 50,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,077 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 33,408 miles

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

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 JCU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

ST59 JCU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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