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SY59 NFP

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,708 mi
Last recorded145,708 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 NFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 134,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 122,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,244 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,244 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,403 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 70,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 49,666 miles

Offside Rear Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,040 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,453 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,318 miles

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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SY59 NFP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY59 NFP, 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 SY59 NFP registered?

SY59 NFP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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