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YY09 NZT

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 NZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section broken split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face corroded and braking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated parking brake at n/s/r handbrake lever stuck in on position will not return when released (1.1.6 (d))

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))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount failed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust catalytic converter joints and fixings corroded weakening front and rear

exhaust rear joint and fixings corroded weakening

gear oil leaks

o/s/f front brake discs worn/wearing uneven on faces outer edges corrosion lip

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges of treads

o/s/r brake discs wearing uneven on outer edges of faces corrosion

power steering weaps on n/s of power steering rack

vehicle underside body and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,284 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt n/s/r

exhaust cat section joints corroding weakening

front exhaust flexi pipe corroding weakening with slight blow

n/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorating weaping grease around clamps and cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

n/s/r brake disc has pitting corrosion on faces

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

parking brake lever approaching end of working travel

rear exhaust joint corroding weakening

vehicle underside and components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 22 May 2019 101,599 miles

exhaust front flexi section deteriorating

handbrake travel high

Fail 22 May 2019 101,599 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorating

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 May 2018 97,855 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no plate light dull

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 22 May 2018 97,855 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no plate light dull

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 23 May 2017 92,530 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly lower outer edge

o/s/r handbrake lever through back plate not fully returning when released

Pass 20 May 2016 86,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,322 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 20 May 2015 79,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 29 May 2014 74,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 74,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,092 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,103 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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YY09 NZT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY09 NZT, 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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YY09 NZT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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