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YY59 FRU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,044 mi
Last recorded62,044 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 62,044 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 58,350 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly

Pass 15 May 2017 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 May 2017 53,732 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2016 47,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,853 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,853 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 32,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 32,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,381 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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YY59 FRU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY59 FRU, 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 YY59 FRU registered?

YY59 FRU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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