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YP09 CNY

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 CNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 127,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake disc cover coroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,402 miles

Bonnet damaged but still functional as normal

Rear brake disc shield’s coroded both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,786 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 21 Feb 2022 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 124,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted in the rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

power steering pump noisy

Fail 24 Feb 2020 121,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted in the rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil cap missing

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,348 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,348 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,007 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,489 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,085 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,341 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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YP09 CNY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP09 CNY, 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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YP09 CNY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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