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YT09 VJU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,211 mi
Last recorded88,211 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,211 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Visor Wont Fully Store In Upright Position (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Front Some Play In Wiper Linkage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Some Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting To Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering Gaiter Has A Light Misting Of Oil

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Some Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting To Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Badly Worn

Fail 18 May 2020 84,877 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 76,563 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

Pass 30 May 2018 66,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,755 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,807 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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YT09 VJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT09 VJU, 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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YT09 VJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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