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G6 ARV

2009 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

171,579 mi
Last recorded171,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 ARV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 171,579 miles

Both OS NS sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All NSR OSR OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 164,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All NSR OSR OSF NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 154,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 45,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 134,328 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 134,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber starting to perish

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber starting to perish

Fail 27 Jan 2021 128,613 miles

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber starting to perish

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,307 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 125,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 122,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 118,538 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 118,510 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 115,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,744 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,161 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,477 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides, door mirror backs missing

Pass 16 May 2012 63,097 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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G6 ARV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G6 ARV, 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 G6 ARV registered?

G6 ARV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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