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SB09 YYL

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 YYL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 102,895 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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))

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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 99,094 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,623 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff o/s seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,367 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 46,215 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 46,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,822 miles

front to rear brake pipes enclosed, not possible to inspect

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 24,964 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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SB09 YYL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB09 YYL, 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 SB09 YYL registered?

SB09 YYL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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