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FE09 VDY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 VDY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,931 miles

OSF lower arm front bush pulling away

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,200 miles

NSR child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,200 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NSR child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,566 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,658 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 26,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,458 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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FE09 VDY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FE09 VDY, 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 FE09 VDY registered?

FE09 VDY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is FE09 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 VDY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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