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YH09 YTF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 125,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,225 miles

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

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 31 Mar 2020 119,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,591 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,591 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,428 miles

Lots of bodywork damage including near side rear light

Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,428 miles

Lots of bodywork damage including near side rear light

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,377 miles

n/s/r light cluster lens is damaged

some damage to o/s/r outer wheel arch and door.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,751 miles

accident damage to osr door and wheel arch

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes starting to debond

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,660 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 YTF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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