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NX59 YJL

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,206 mi
Last recorded113,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 YJL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,206 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R backing plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

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

both front upper shock-absorber mounts corroding but still meet requirements

both side step mountings corroding but still meet requirements

Fail 29 Jan 2021 113,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

O/S/R backing plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

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

both front upper shock-absorber mounts corroding but still meet requirements

both side step mountings corroding but still meet requirements

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush slight movement

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake imbalance requirements just met

air conditioning pipe flange covered in air conditioning oil possible leak

both front upper shock-absorber mounts corroding but still meet requirements

both side step mountings corroding but still meet requirements

n/sf and n/s/r lamps damaged slightly still meet requirements

Fail 30 Jan 2020 98,312 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush slight movement

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake imbalance requirements just met

air conditioning pipe flange covered in air conditioning oil possible leak

both front upper shock-absorber mounts corroding but still meet requirements

both side step mountings corroding but still meet requirements

n/sf and n/s/r lamps damaged slightly still meet requirements

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,309 miles

Nearside Rear running board retaining bolt missing not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear running board retaining bolt missing not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,031 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing but operation is ok

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (offside rear more on inner face) (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing but operation is ok

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (offside rear more on inner face) (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,066 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,541 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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NX59 YJL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NX59 YJL, 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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NX59 YJL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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