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YE59 YGP

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,470 mi
Last recorded112,470 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 112,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,739 miles

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

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

underbody corroded (all over frames and suspension components)

Fail 25 Sep 2025 108,739 miles

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

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

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

underbody corroded (all over frames and suspension components)

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,766 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 104,764 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,527 miles

Rear sub frame and underbody corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,504 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,916 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 86,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,268 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,876 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 68,619 miles

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

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

Plastic Trays Fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 61,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,842 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 52,667 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,833 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2014 35,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,642 miles

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 YGP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

YE59 YGP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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