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FL09 DTV

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 DTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 68,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,240 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,549 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower arm front bush starting to debond

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,985 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,993 miles

advise child seat in the nearside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,574 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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FL09 DTV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL09 DTV, 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 FL09 DTV registered?

FL09 DTV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FL09 DTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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