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ST59 SRO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,877 mi
Last recorded155,877 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 147,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,517 miles

exhaust has slight blow

rear brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,184 miles

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

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 102,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,601 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs heavily pitted

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,497 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing slight pitting (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,624 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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ST59 SRO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

ST59 SRO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is ST59 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 SRO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST59 SRO have outstanding finance?

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