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FX09 YTE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 YTE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,754 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 47,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 31,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 23,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,535 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 13,989 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YTE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 FX09 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

FX09 YTE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is FX09 YTE safe to buy?

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