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FV09 OUL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,912 mi
Last recorded176,912 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 OUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 176,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 172,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 168,249 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 154,293 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 154,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,510 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,418 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 138,418 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,148 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 121,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,745 miles

Crack in nearside lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,078 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,859 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 56,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,803 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 41,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV09 OUL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV09 OUL, 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 FV09 OUL registered?

FV09 OUL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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