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EK09 PXY

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,368 mi
Last recorded135,368 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 PXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 135,368 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,151 miles

Offside Rear handbrake only just met the requirements

Fail 24 Jan 2023 126,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake only just met the requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2022 117,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,952 miles

Exhaust has part slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,165 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 13 Mar 2017 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,105 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,576 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 PXY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK09 PXY, 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 EK09 PXY registered?

EK09 PXY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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