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VU59 OTN

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,614 mi
Last recorded104,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OTN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 104,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 99,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,227 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,516 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,139 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,450 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting 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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VU59 OTN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU59 OTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU59 OTN registered?

VU59 OTN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is VU59 OTN safe to buy?

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