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YJ09 AAZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 AAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,054 miles

General underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,517 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,436 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,317 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,708 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 73,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,125 miles

Exhaust in poor conidtion

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,543 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 37,781 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,582 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 30,582 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,999 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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YJ09 AAZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ09 AAZ, 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 YJ09 AAZ registered?

YJ09 AAZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 February 2009.

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