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SX59 CLU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX59 CLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 160,058 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cv boot front worn

subframe front & rear, inner/outer sills, brake pipe, suspension components & mounts corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 160,058 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cv boot front worn

subframe front & rear, inner/outer sills, brake pipe, suspension components & mounts corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 144,252 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 130,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,809 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm frontward bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 125,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm frontward bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 118,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,368 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 99,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,443 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,442 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,499 miles

Front and Rear discs worn.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,029 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Dec 2012 53,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen chipped

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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SX59 CLU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SX59 CLU, 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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SX59 CLU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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