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VO59 YUX

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,698 mi
Last recorded105,698 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 YUX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *On legal limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 91,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *On legal limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 79,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 55,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,635 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,654 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 23,015 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,430 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,419 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 13,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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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VO59 YUX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VO59 YUX, 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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VO59 YUX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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