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YP59 RJO

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 RJO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 161,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,466 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 153,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 147,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 142,924 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 130,913 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,654 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road within 290mm of centre of steering wheel (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark Fluid on min (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,550 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged only metal frame fitted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R16 100H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2MM.just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark Fluid on min (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,909 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,168 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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YP59 RJO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP59 RJO, 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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YP59 RJO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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