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YS59 EXW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,057 mi
Last recorded101,057 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 EXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 101,057 miles

Drivers sun visor doesn't stay up

Exhaust corroded

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm badly corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 101,057 miles

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

Battery light on

Drivers sun visor doesn't stay up

Exhaust corroded

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm badly corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust pipe section corroded weak blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner /outer tread edges bald 2mm (235/60-16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner /outer tread edges bald 2mm (235/60-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (235/60-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,829 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes slightly corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 94,822 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes slightly corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 79,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 78,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil low

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,456 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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YS59 EXW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS59 EXW, 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 YS59 EXW registered?

YS59 EXW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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