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SV59 DGU

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,546 mi
Last recorded77,546 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 DGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear rods and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter clip missing but gaiter still secure at time of test

Offside Front brake disc inner surface rusty around outer edge

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

both rear valve stems slightly perished

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v gaiter clip missing but gaiter still secure at time of test

Offside Front brake disc inner surface rusty around outer edge

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

all 4 valve stems slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 valve stems slightly perished

Fail 16 Oct 2014 50,767 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 valve stems slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,065 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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SV59 DGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SV59 DGU, 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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SV59 DGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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