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YP59 YAJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,875 mi
Last recorded151,875 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 YAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 151,875 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 151,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,357 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 137,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 131,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 109,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe broken (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 109,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,060 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,646 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly.

Front and Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,121 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 YAJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YAJ, 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 YP59 YAJ registered?

YP59 YAJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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