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SV59 UYB

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,443 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 96,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 88,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 88,607 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 88,595 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuel tank straps (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank insecure both tank straps missing due to corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,400 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2022 82,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear signs of heat damage to brake disc

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark starting to contaminate (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear signs of heat damage to brake disc

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,673 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 63,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,735 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,602 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

unseize bonnet safety catch at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,439 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 24 Sep 2015 31,439 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 20,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,787 miles

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

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

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 UYB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SV59 UYB, 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 UYB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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