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VN59 FPJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,734 mi
Last recorded170,734 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 FPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 170,734 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 170,734 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump stil buzzing (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 146,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit now (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,633 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit. wear on outer edge of o/s/r tyre.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,580 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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VN59 FPJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN59 FPJ, 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 VN59 FPJ registered?

VN59 FPJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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