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YD59 VBA

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,812 mi
Last recorded79,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,812 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,837 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,430 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,693 miles

offside front sun visor not returning fully to closed postion

Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,693 miles

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

offside front sun visor not returning fully to closed postion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 39,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,023 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,236 miles

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limmit

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,926 miles

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

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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YD59 VBA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YD59 VBA, 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 YD59 VBA registered?

YD59 VBA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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