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YT09 VKM

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,012 mi
Last recorded185,012 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 185,012 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 165,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 165,188 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side lower wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 139,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,536 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 VKM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VKM, 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 YT09 VKM registered?

YT09 VKM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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