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YR59 VNT

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,341 mi
Last recorded122,341 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 122,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 122,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,281 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,326 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,395 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,857 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,258 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 VNT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

YR59 VNT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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