MOT Status
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103,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
corrosion on all front and rear suspension
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on all front and rear suspension
rear brake discs back plate corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
surface corrosion on rear axle
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
surface corrosion on rear axle
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge smooth and advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyres heavily perished/cracked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror and a large item raised on top centre of dash ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tyre worn smooth around inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn around inner edge.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror and a large item raised on top centre of dash ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tyre worn smooth around inner edge.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn around inner edge.
Nearside Front tyre bolding outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre bolding outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear lamp damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front wipers slightly worn
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK09 KKW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DK09 KKW, 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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DK09 KKW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2009.
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