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YC09 LWZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 92,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 92,090 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,132 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,019 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Front Oil leak sump ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 65,019 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Front Oil leak sump ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,450 miles

Front exhaust front flexi deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,675 miles

unable to gain access to rear seat belts

unable to gain access to the rear seats

Fail 23 Jun 2015 3,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Unable to gain access to rear seats and seatbelts,seats folded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,193 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 26 Jun 2014 34,193 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads cracking

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2012 21,253 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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YC09 LWZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC09 LWZ, 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 YC09 LWZ registered?

YC09 LWZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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