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AK09 VYD

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,123 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,312 miles

slight rust rear brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,643 miles

o/s/f top mount worn

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,678 miles

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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AK09 VYD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK09 VYD, 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 AK09 VYD registered?

AK09 VYD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 VYD safe to buy?

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