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DS09 FKM

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,989 mi
Last recorded100,989 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 FKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 100,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,613 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 90,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,361 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 64,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,498 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 34,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,745 miles

o/s/f front wishbone bush very slight seperation (no excessive play)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,329 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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DS09 FKM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS09 FKM, 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 DS09 FKM registered?

DS09 FKM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is DS09 FKM safe to buy?

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