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YP09 YMZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 YMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,311 miles

Central Rear REAR DIFF SEALS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,127 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,204 miles

engine management light illuminated

rear differential rubber mounting deteriated not resulting in excess movement

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 69,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 63,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 60,077 miles

Front POWER STEERING SYSTEM HAS A SLIGHT FLUID LEAK. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Offside Rear Inner DRIVE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,534 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 52,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,173 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 52,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,526 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 YMZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

YP09 YMZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YP09 YMZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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