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YC59 BZU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,398 mi
Last recorded127,398 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,065 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak - Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Drive belt loose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak - Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,056 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,856 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 107,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,663 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,505 miles

Both rear antiroll bar d bushes have play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi broken (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,505 miles

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

Both rear antiroll bar d bushes have play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi broken (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 49,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,476 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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YC59 BZU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC59 BZU, 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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YC59 BZU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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