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YK59 VRC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 VRC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 126,913 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,373 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 115,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 106,382 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 106,380 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,876 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,860 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under covers obscuring brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 54,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,254 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,518 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,132 miles

Under bonnet towbar wiring fouling air pipe

age cracks in treaded area of n/s/f tyre

age cracks in treaded area of o/s/f tyre

age cracks in treaded area of o/s/r tyre

unable to check rear seatbelts,,rear seats folded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 35,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre starting to crack.

NSR tyre starting to crack.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre starting to crack.

OSR tyre starting to crack.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underbonnet towbar wiring fouling air pipe.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,537 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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YK59 VRC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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