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YB09 DZZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 DZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,200 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 80,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,337 miles

drivers sun visor hangs down

exhaust rear flange joint loose and blowing

nearside strut top bearing tight/ rough/ noisy

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,328 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 63,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,716 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs corroded

front bush splitting offside front suspension arm

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs corroded

front bush splitting offside front suspension arm

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,656 miles

nearside front strut top bearing rough/ noisy

rear tyres worn

Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of nearside front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn

nearside front strut top bearing rough/ noisy

oil leak from engine

rear tyres badly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,511 miles

drivers sun visor wont stay fully up

all tyres worn

front bush of nearside front wishbone splitting

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

some exhaust fittings poor

Fail 17 Jul 2019 50,511 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

some exhaust fittings poor

suspect brake pads worn out offside rear

all tyres worn

drivers sun visor wont stay fully up

front bush of nearside front wishbone splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,181 miles

front bush splitting nearside front wishbone

nearside strut top bearing rough/ tight

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front bush splitting nearside front wishbone

nearside strut top bearing rough/ tight

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 30,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 26,125 miles

Both offside tyres tread 3mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre tread 2mm

Nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm

Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,125 miles

Both offside tyres tread 3mm

Nearside front tyre tread 2mm

Nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm

Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,841 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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YB09 DZZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB09 DZZ, 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 YB09 DZZ registered?

YB09 DZZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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