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YG59 YST

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,611 mi
Last recorded99,611 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 99,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2023 97,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

emissions too clean to measure

exhaust slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,137 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,221 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to be detected

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,185 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

zero emissions test result

Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Towbar component insecure socket (6.6.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

zero emissions test result

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 30,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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