CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE59 JFN

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,031 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2015 51,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery light on at idle

Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery light on at idle

Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,779 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE59 JFN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE59 JFN, 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

How do I check the history of YE59 JFN?

You can check the full history of YE59 JFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE59 JFN registered?

YE59 JFN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is YE59 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 JFN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE59 JFN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE59 JFN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.