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FY09 TYD

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 TYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 88,239 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight play ?

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear of vehicle corroding plus suspension parts

Fail 10 Jan 2025 79,733 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm centre (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel slight play ?

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting bad (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear of vehicle corroding plus suspension parts

Pass 5 Jan 2024 72,833 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel?

imbalance on hand brake

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,324 miles

emissions to low for tester to read

slight play nsf wheel?

Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,322 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions to low for tester to read

slight play nsf wheel?

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,059 miles

Nearside Front 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 arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front sturt tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play nsf wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,981 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,979 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,545 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 36,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,502 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 30,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,726 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 24,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 18,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,939 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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FY09 TYD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY09 TYD, 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 FY09 TYD registered?

FY09 TYD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is FY09 TYD safe to buy?

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