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YT59 MGE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,455 mi
Last recorded73,455 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 MGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,122 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,714 miles

offside rear fog light needs attention

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,723 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe badly deteriorated and leaking

front brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,759 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,730 miles

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

n/s aim low

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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YT59 MGE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT59 MGE, 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 YT59 MGE registered?

YT59 MGE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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