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YT09 VKP

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,634 mi
Last recorded140,634 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 140,630 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,530 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 128,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,327 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,968 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 110,968 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s rear d bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm ,front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,664 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,478 miles

advise n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,610 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 VKP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

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

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