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EY09 LFA

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,509 mi
Last recorded148,509 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 LFA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 148,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 140,864 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,062 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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EY09 LFA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY09 LFA, 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 EY09 LFA registered?

EY09 LFA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is EY09 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY09 LFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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