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YEZ 5649

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,542 mi
Last recorded115,542 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 5649
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 115,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 115,531 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn NSF anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken NSF coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Handbrake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding OSR brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads below 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough NSF shock absorber top mount rough when rotated (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,466 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 102,300 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 102,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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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YEZ 5649 is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YEZ 5649, 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 YEZ 5649 registered?

YEZ 5649 is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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