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YG59 BMO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,114 mi
Last recorded120,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 BMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 120,114 miles

Both rear brake back plates deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Washers poor

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,217 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 112,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 106,543 miles

drivers seat belt frayed (just okay for MOT)

engine oil leak

play in offside front top suspension mounting

slight play offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Nov 2020 106,540 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing from 2 places (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower suspension arm front bush bondings separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded (just okay)

drivers seat belt frayed (just okay for MOT)

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

large amount of free play in parking brake lever

offside rear tyre close to legal limit (215/65/16)

slight play offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 17 May 2019 92,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 92,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 82,119 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 82,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 74,155 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 74,155 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 65,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 65,691 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,528 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 57,338 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,541 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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YG59 BMO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG59 BMO, 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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YG59 BMO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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