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YC59 CUG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 CUG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,919 miles

n/s/r bumper end braket corroded inner

Fail 10 Nov 2025 83,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

n/s/r bumper end braket corroded inner

Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,997 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 70,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,274 miles

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

surface corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 2 Nov 2023 56,274 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,791 miles

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,392 miles

surface rust under vehicle and majority of component's

Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2.7mm

Pass 30 Oct 2018 27,777 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,189 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 19,908 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 19,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,258 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 11,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,178 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 9,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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YC59 CUG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YC59 CUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC59 CUG registered?

YC59 CUG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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