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YH09 TCV

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,749 mi
Last recorded89,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 89,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,544 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 71,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,589 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,765 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm front bush starting to come away from bonding

Offside Front Suspension arm front bush starting to come away from bonding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,662 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front suspension arm front bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both front dics have a lip

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front dics have a lip

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,399 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TCV 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCV, 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 YH09 TCV registered?

YH09 TCV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YH09 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 TCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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