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GV09 FHG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,417 mi
Last recorded108,417 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 FHG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,635 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,429 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))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Slight roughness detected in Macpherson strut mounting

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,429 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun-visor will not stay in its stowed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Slight roughness detected in Macpherson strut mounting

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,908 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside of steering rack, possibly leaking slightly at gaiter (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,908 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Note. bare wire visible behind bulbholder (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Nearside of steering rack, possibly leaking slightly at gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 57,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,279 miles

Damage to nearside front passenger door

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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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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GV09 FHG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV09 FHG, 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 GV09 FHG registered?

GV09 FHG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is GV09 FHG safe to buy?

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