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FP09 TYS

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,731 mi
Last recorded117,731 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 TYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

small crack in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2025 117,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 117,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 117,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Very small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2022 114,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Very small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2022 114,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,632 miles

engine oil very low

Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,044 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 102,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,331 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,221 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 38,642 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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FP09 TYS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP09 TYS, 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 FP09 TYS registered?

FP09 TYS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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