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PK59 YMH

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 113,152 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 113,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel of lever, (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,447 miles

Front tyres low

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rea\r brake has slight binding

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

corrosion to underside rear subframe and tow bar mounting

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,301 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 91,301 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,971 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,041 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Rear pressure pipe unattached (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 65,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,859 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2014 25,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,428 miles

smoke meter reading not detected

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 YMH 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 78.9%.

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 PK59 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

PK59 YMH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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