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FN09 EOS

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 EOS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire rubbing through on drop link (1.6 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,228 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wire rubbing through on drop link (1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,025 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 105,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dpf pipe broken

Fail 4 Jul 2019 85,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dpf pipe broken

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,926 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,217 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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FN09 EOS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FN09 EOS, 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 FN09 EOS registered?

FN09 EOS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is FN09 EOS safe to buy?

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