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YF59 MXK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,878 mi
Last recorded115,878 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 MXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 115,878 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front brake hanging on slightly

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

nearside front wiper smears the screen slightly

offside rear brake disc face deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,735 miles

All service brakes slightly sticking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are close to 2mm mark (1.6mm is the legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 111,948 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are close to 2mm mark (1.6mm is the legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 109,241 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,180 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers seat belt is damaged,but is ok for the MOT test at this time . (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,666 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,542 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,592 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen

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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YF59 MXK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF59 MXK, 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 YF59 MXK registered?

YF59 MXK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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