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NV59 YLH

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,166 mi
Last recorded129,166 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YLH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 128,059 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 128,043 miles

Central Rear Inner Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,922 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 123,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Underbody and Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 112,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Underbody and Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Front Inner Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,002 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre retainer (7.1.2 (d))

screen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,864 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,476 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,250 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle damaged but still operates as required

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,275 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,098 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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NV59 YLH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NV59 YLH, 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 NV59 YLH registered?

NV59 YLH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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