2009 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · GL59 VHT
2009 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 70,060 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL59 VHT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 70,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 VHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Sportage (GL59 VHT) between December 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Power steering component leaking of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
GL59 VHT Mileage History
- 27/12/201225,261 mi
- 17/12/201331,601 mi+6,340 mi
- 18/12/201436,491 mi+4,890 mi
- 16/12/201538,682 mi+2,191 mi
- 22/12/201643,402 mi+4,720 mi
- 15/12/201747,957 mi+4,555 mi
- 15/12/201747,957 mi
- 06/12/201850,638 mi+2,681 mi
- 18/12/201953,520 mi+2,882 mi
- 15/12/202055,842 mi+2,322 mi
- 16/12/202055,842 mi
- 16/12/202157,658 mi+1,816 mi
- 20/12/202259,192 mi+1,534 mi
- 19/12/202360,654 mi+1,462 mi
- 06/01/202565,453 mi+4,799 mi
- 04/12/202570,060 mi+4,607 mi
Average of roughly 3,463 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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