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MA09 YEX

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YEX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 116,695 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 116,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission cv boot clip missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 116,684 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunviser (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2020 111,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 May 2020 111,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,598 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction drivers side sun visor locking mechanism damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,597 miles

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction drivers side sun visor locking mechanism damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component leaking from gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,533 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,415 miles

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm at time off test

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,298 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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MA09 YEX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA09 YEX, 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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MA09 YEX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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