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YC59 KUK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,907 mi
Last recorded165,907 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 165,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 164,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

movement in suspension joints

Fail 9 Oct 2020 164,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

movement in suspension joints

Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 149,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 143,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 135,350 miles

both front wishbone front bushes bonding starting to seperate

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2016 135,350 miles

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

both front wishbone front bushes bonding starting to seperate

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 117,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,734 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 KUK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KUK, 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 YC59 KUK registered?

YC59 KUK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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