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YG59 MVZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,406 mi
Last recorded139,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 MVZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 130,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 123,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 122,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,196 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,179 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 115,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 107,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,290 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,290 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 4 Sep 2014 51,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,277 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 MVZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MVZ, 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 YG59 MVZ registered?

YG59 MVZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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