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FP09 TZB

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 TZB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 97,092 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front brake discs worn

Fail 24 May 2019 97,088 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2018 85,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2018 85,917 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,645 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside play in steering rack end

Fail 27 Mar 2017 71,645 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside play in steering rack end

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 59,008 miles

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

slight play in near side steering rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,944 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,665 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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FP09 TZB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP09 TZB, 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 FP09 TZB registered?

FP09 TZB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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