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YR09 MHZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,359 mi
Last recorded112,359 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 MHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,359 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay in the fully up position (3.1 (a) (i))

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 5 Aug 2024 112,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor will not store in the fully up position. (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,896 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2023 102,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,362 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,132 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 77,842 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 77,842 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,680 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,358 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)

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked between tread

Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,419 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,651 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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YR09 MHZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR09 MHZ, 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 YR09 MHZ registered?

YR09 MHZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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