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YT59 UZD

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UZD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 125,285 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,719 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 101,719 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,591 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,501 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,501 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,989 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,248 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UZD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT59 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

YT59 UZD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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