MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,504 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brakes discs affected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF & NSR/x2 corners fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 'D' bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Headlamp aim too high Both sides/x2 aim affected. (4.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brakes discs affected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF & NSR/x2 corners fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 'D' bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lot of oil around underside of engine , cannot see fully due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint leaking ( flanges badly corroded and holed ) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Clutch slipping badly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lot of oil around underside of engine , cannot see fully due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive quite a bit of oil around under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner `D` bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut top mounting rubber badly split ( detached ) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to seized brakes
Electrical wiring insecure Tow bar wiring mounting bracket broken , wiring still partially secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit and treads damaged ( 235/60 R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and treads damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive quite a bit of oil around under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner `D` bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Very little reserve travel in handbrake
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front strut top mounting slight movement
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet safety catch sticking
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet safety catch sticking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, front bush (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)
both front wipers torn
rear wiper torn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing low onouter edge
offside rear cv boot split
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FG09 SYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 FG09 SYJ, 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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FG09 SYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2009.
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