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YK59 VPE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 VPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

dpf no smoke

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,898 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,430 miles

Oil leak various engine leaks ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,918 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,226 miles

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

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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YK59 VPE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK59 VPE, 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 YK59 VPE registered?

YK59 VPE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is YK59 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 VPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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