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YH09 KMZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 KMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 106,827 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe, brackets and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both near and off side rear brake drum backing plates/brake shoe mounting plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front and rear sub-frames and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

brake pipes covered in protective coating

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

manufactures under shield, engine covers, plastic sills

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,789 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. Unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (Parking brake) Drum brake mounting corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Unable to see rear pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper coming away. Scratch marks on window

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2023 102,788 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to test brakes due to OSF suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Dangerous to drive (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. Unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear disc backing plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (Parking brake) Drum brake mounting corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Unable to see rear pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper coming away. Scratch marks on window

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin from what can be seen both near and off side rear outer brake pads look to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front and rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

suspension components, steering components and sub frames corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 99,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,644 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,361 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2013 27,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,357 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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YH09 KMZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 YH09 KMZ, 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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YH09 KMZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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