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FN09 VVS

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,653 mi
Last recorded102,653 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Apr 2017 45,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust joints corroded

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,749 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 VVS 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 85.7%.

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 FN09 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

FN09 VVS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is FN09 VVS safe to buy?

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