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PK59 YLC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 YLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 146,321 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 141,993 miles

Front undertray slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 141,988 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pipe broken off to DPF (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front undertray slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 132,632 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 119,652 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,565 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge New tyre’s rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 114,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge New tyre’s rqd (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,414 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn/perished and starting to separate from outer shell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in tie rod joint ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn/perished and starting to separate from outer shell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 105,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn/perished and starting to separate from outer shell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in tie rod joint ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn/perished and starting to separate from outer shell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 101,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation long brake pedal travel, suspect seized caliper slides (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,542 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 11,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,661 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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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PK59 YLC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK59 YLC, 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 PK59 YLC registered?

PK59 YLC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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