2009 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FN59 VDR

The maintenance trend for this 2009 Kia Sportage is highly questionable and currently unresolved. The most recent test on 9 September 2022 at 124,376 miles resulted in a failure, yet the DVSA record lists zero defects. This anomaly is a significant red flag, suggesting either a severe safety issue that prompted the tester to refuse the test entirely, such as catastrophic fluid leaks or structural collapse, or a data recording error. Regardless of the cause, the vehicle currently holds no valid MOT certificate, having been off the road for nearly four years as of July 2026. The mileage accumulation reveals a notable acceleration in use prior to the 2022 failure. Between the pass on 18 August 2021 at 111,127 miles and the failed test on 9 September 2022 at 124,376 miles, the Sportage covered 13,249 miles in just over twelve months. This annualized figure of roughly 12,500 miles exceeds the vehicle's lifetime average of 7,316 miles per year, indicating a period of heavier use before the car was laid up. The lack of any subsequent MOT tests since September 2022 suggests the vehicle has remained stationary for an extended period. A prospective buyer must approach this vehicle with extreme caution due to its prolonged stationary state and the ambiguous 2022 failure. Long-term standing causes tyres to develop flat spots and perished sidewalls, while brake discs will almost certainly suffer from severe surface corrosion and binding calipers. The fuel system requires inspection for degraded petrol and potential injector blockages. The ambiguous failure demands a thorough structural inspection; a tester refusing to complete a test often points to severe corrosion of the underbody, suspension mounts, or brake lines. A comprehensive pre-purchase inspection is essential to verify the structural integrity and mechanical viability of this dormant vehicle before any road use is considered.