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YP09 LLZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,183 mi
Last recorded97,183 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 LLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,183 miles

Exhaust system flanges corroded, system still secure

General underbody corrosion, not excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack boot damp, slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,987 miles

General underbody corrosion, not excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack boot damp, slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,587 miles

General underbody corrosion not excessive

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Oil residue on steering control arm, possible leak from steering rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion by anti roll bar fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear underbody surface corrosion on components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,213 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component oil residue on steering control arm, possible leak from steering rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear underbody surface corrosion on components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,131 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion on components

Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,817 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 79,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex-pipe split/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,335 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 72,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,593 miles

corrosion to front/rear exhaust

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF PIPE/UNION LEAKING GASES (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SUNVISOR OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,354 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 LLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 YP09 LLZ, 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 YP09 LLZ registered?

YP09 LLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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