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DV09 CFL

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 CFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 118,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 114,483 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 16 May 2024 114,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 17 May 2023 102,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,596 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,774 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,089 miles

Brake pipe covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,089 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front wiper blade split

Fail 9 Apr 2015 53,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

n/s front wiper blade split

o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes split/worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very small chips in screen in zone A (less than 10mm)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,310 miles

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

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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DV09 CFL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV09 CFL, 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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DV09 CFL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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