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YG09 HKA

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,312 mi
Last recorded121,312 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 121,312 miles

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

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

boost leak under bonnet

exhaust and dpf corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush arm dropped out of the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush arm dropped out of the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount collapsed (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

boost leak under bonnet

exhaust and dpf corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 110,026 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 110,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,230 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,263 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,258 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside binding (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,119 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 91,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 85,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,568 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 HKA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG09 HKA, 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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YG09 HKA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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