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SV59 DHG

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 DHG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 72,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 64,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 62,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,582 miles

drag on n/s rear brake

o/s front brake binding

Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor wire (1.9.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

drag on n/s rear brake

o/s front brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine check lamp on

offside rear brake disc outer surface rusty/slightly pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,758 miles

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

drag on both rear brakes but not binding

Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,758 miles

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

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

drag on both rear brakes but not binding

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on inner end of n/s track rod

Fail 5 Oct 2012 19,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade torn very slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 19,774 miles

nearside wiper blade torn very slightly

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 DHG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV59 DHG, 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 SV59 DHG registered?

SV59 DHG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is SV59 DHG safe to buy?

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