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EA09 ARO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,717 mi
Last recorded152,717 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 ARO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 152,717 miles

brake pedal worn

front wishbone bushes worn

rear trailing arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 109,050 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 109,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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EA09 ARO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA09 ARO, 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 EA09 ARO registered?

EA09 ARO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is EA09 ARO safe to buy?

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