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YR59 SWZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,502 mi
Last recorded116,502 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 SWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,502 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 116,502 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 109,841 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,573 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,517 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,890 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,030 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance across front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,324 miles

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding completely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SWZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

YR59 SWZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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