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AK09 TKV

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,527 mi
Last recorded135,527 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 TKV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 135,527 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,687 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 117,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 117,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,465 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,866 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,023 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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AK09 TKV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK09 TKV, 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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AK09 TKV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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