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HN59 BYF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,946 mi
Last recorded107,946 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 BYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0 uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 107,661 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak causing high Lamba reading. Emissions test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre front joint/system. 3rd party repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough creak from rack & pinon. New steering rack fitted (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 98,414 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 96,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 87,458 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,646 miles

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

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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HN59 BYF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN59 BYF, 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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HN59 BYF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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