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GF09 NKW

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,233 mi
Last recorded106,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 NKW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,233 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/645 R16 98H Marshal (Heavily Perished( (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65 R16 98H Marshal (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (215/65 R16 98H Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 83,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (215/65 R16 98H Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 78,732 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all 4 tyres cracks/tread/side walls

Pass 1 May 2012 23,976 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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GF09 NKW 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 GF09 NKW, 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 GF09 NKW registered?

GF09 NKW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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