MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
nearside rear tyre close to limit
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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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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