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YS59 FTX

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FTX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 75,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody rusting at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,406 miles

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

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

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

steering rack damp

underbody rusting

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,599 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 54,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 17,243 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 FTX 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 YS59 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

YS59 FTX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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