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YT09 VKA

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 95,509 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension parts and components corroded - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / cracked - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod / outer track rod end has play - ( slight ) ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn - ( slight ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 95,509 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension parts and components corroded - ( slight ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / cracked - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has play - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod / outer track rod end has play - ( slight ) ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel - ( slight ) (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective worn - ( slight ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

osf tyre 12 years old

Fail 8 Jan 2021 90,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

osf tyre 12 years old

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,694 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system and hangers corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system and hangers corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 70,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,982 miles

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

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 VKA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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