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YR59 SXH

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 92,368 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2026 92,361 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,270 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 90,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,514 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 88,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake just met min requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,961 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,495 miles

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated

Steering rack damp

Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,759 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2013 33,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,995 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 SXH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

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