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YK09 WHT

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 WHT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 100h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 122,623 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and middle to rear flanges corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 100h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,628 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 117,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,892 miles

exhaust corroded @ rear

Fail 26 Feb 2018 110,892 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary catch siezed (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded @ rear

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,116 miles

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

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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YK09 WHT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YK09 WHT, 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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YK09 WHT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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