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HY59 LYJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,289 mi
Last recorded98,289 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 LYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 98,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 70,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,169 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,152 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,678 miles

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 53,631 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ball joint dust covers split & leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 46,150 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 21,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 16,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY59 LYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze 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 HY59 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY59 LYJ registered?

HY59 LYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is HY59 LYJ safe to buy?

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