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YR59 MGJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 MGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,635 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,169 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,519 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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YR59 MGJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR59 MGJ, 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 YR59 MGJ registered?

YR59 MGJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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