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YT59 YZY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,697 mi
Last recorded142,697 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 142,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all under body coated in wax oil

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 30 May 2025 140,414 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 May 2024 136,211 miles

Underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 May 2024 136,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount has separated to the point the shocker detaches (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake flexi bracket snapped (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 112,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,905 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,820 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 74,808 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,552 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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YT59 YZY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

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

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