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YX59 GZC

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 GZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,898 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2023 95,872 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,301 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion, including on subframe and suspension components

Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion, including on subframe and suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in track arm inner joint

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underside inc suspension and sub frames

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip n/s/f top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in track arm

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,684 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,563 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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YX59 GZC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX59 GZC, 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 YX59 GZC registered?

YX59 GZC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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