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YF59 RYO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 103,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 96,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Underneath covered in under seal

Pass 17 May 2023 91,555 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underneath covered in under seal

Pass 17 May 2022 81,429 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 81,391 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 72,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 72,112 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 67,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 67,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,752 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,451 miles

Front tyres cracking and perished on tread

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both front wipers smearing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Nov 2018 60,297 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking leaking from steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front tyres cracking and perished on tread

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper split

Spare tyre defective ()

both front wipers smearing

slight oil leak from engine

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,205 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Nov 2017 50,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,620 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 37,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,247 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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YF59 RYO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF59 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

YF59 RYO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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