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YE59 FGU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,864 mi
Last recorded101,864 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 FGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,864 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.58mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,059 miles

front pipe flexible joint slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 49,149 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 49,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,957 miles

Offside Rear is stiff to rotate by hand

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,024 miles

O/S/F brake disc, inner surface in poor condition.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,666 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,912 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE59 FGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YE59 FGU, 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 YE59 FGU registered?

YE59 FGU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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