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YJ09 AWY

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 68,106 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 62,181 miles

Centre silencer in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 59,326 miles

Advise; Centre silencer in poor condition.

Fail 26 May 2022 59,326 miles

Advise; Centre silencer in poor condition.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 56,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,828 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

Pass 3 May 2017 36,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,607 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 29,401 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has been modified with no heat shield

Fail 1 May 2015 29,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust has been modified with no heat shield

Pass 21 May 2014 26,893 miles

all 4 tyres heavily perished and cracked, worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 23,410 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on tread line

Pass 30 May 2012 19,994 miles

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

all 4 tyres staring to perish on tread line

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 AWY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 YJ09 AWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ09 AWY registered?

YJ09 AWY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YJ09 AWY 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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