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EJ09 XTK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,138 mi
Last recorded173,138 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XTK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 173,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 173,138 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fallen apart (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment fallen apart (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

eml lite on

oil leak major

Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 150,116 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s +o/s (2.7.3)

both front + o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

front ball joint gaiters starting to perish

Fail 27 Jul 2015 129,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s + o/s (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s +o/s (2.7.3)

both front + o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

front ball joint gaiters starting to perish

slight play n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,648 miles

items removed from sceen pior to test

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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EJ09 XTK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ09 XTK, 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 EJ09 XTK registered?

EJ09 XTK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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