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YJ59 HFW

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 HFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,780 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 60,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,174 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes of both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,485 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 29,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,811 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 20,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YJ59 HFW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 YJ59 HFW, 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 YJ59 HFW registered?

YJ59 HFW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is YJ59 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ59 HFW 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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