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EK09 LUT

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,510 mi
Last recorded127,510 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 LUT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most bush breaking away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad outer tread wear and was flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most bush breaking away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

exhaust hitting body over bumps

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil around rear of engine

Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most bush breaking away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad outer tread wear and was flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front most bush breaking away from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

exhaust hitting body over bumps

handbrake has little reserve travel

oil around rear of engine

Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,030 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

em light on

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,829 miles

Engine management light on

Rear wiper blade perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,904 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,099 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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EK09 LUT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK09 LUT, 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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EK09 LUT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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