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FL09 MWM

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 MWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,319 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,165 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front coil spring rubbing body

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded but not seriously weakened or effecting operation of park brake.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts worn down to 2 to 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded but not seriously weakened or effecting operation of park brake.

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn down to 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,972 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,857 miles

Deteriation of O/S/R tyre (surface cracks)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,857 miles

Deteriation of O/S/R tyre (surface cracks)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,711 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 MWM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 MWM, 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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FL09 MWM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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