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FX09 YSU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,620 mi
Last recorded100,620 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 100,620 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 100,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER RADIUS ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,212 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,175 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,175 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle trailing arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,022 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,085 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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FX09 YSU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FX09 YSU, 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 FX09 YSU registered?

FX09 YSU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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