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GL09 YBA

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,796 mi
Last recorded131,796 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 YBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,796 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 131,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex y (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected back plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake poor

Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,389 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,336 miles

Brake backing plates rusty

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 116,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake backing plates rusty

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 106,678 miles

Exhaust flanges rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort weak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,265 miles

Exhaust flanges rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 102,265 miles

Exhaust flanges rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate rusty

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,196 miles

Exhaust flange joints rusty

High handbrake travel

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,752 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake back plates rusty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust flange joints rusty

offside rear tyre cut to cords but cut not in excess of 25mm

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,591 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flange joints rusty

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

Rear Brake back plates rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,714 miles

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,714 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,695 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

O/S/F tyre is worn fairly low on the edges.

Rear brake pads appear to be worn fairly low.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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GL09 YBA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL09 YBA, 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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GL09 YBA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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