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YG09 GVR

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,622 mi
Last recorded73,622 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 GVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 73,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack inner joint play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in rack

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,059 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball and cup (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wipers juddering

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,291 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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YG09 GVR is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YG09 GVR, 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 YG09 GVR registered?

YG09 GVR is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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