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YH59 NLR

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NLR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre low

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2023 71,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,963 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 62,512 miles

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2022 62,490 miles

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,461 miles

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,812 miles

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,328 miles

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,136 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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YH59 NLR is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH59 NLR, 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 YH59 NLR registered?

YH59 NLR is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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