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YD59 XDS

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 XDS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Cross member rusty

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 107,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Cross member rusty

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,915 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,530 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear nonintegral body structure corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 235/55 17 103W

offside front tyre worn on outer edge 235/55 17 103W

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,463 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55 R17 103W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,411 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55 R17 103W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,765 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 93,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,566 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,079 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 56,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,053 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,170 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 17,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight 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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YD59 XDS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XDS, 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 YD59 XDS registered?

YD59 XDS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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