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H1 ARA

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 ARA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,667 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,633 miles

slight age cracking to front and rear suspension rubbers

Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,573 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))

Front wishbone bushes perished slightly

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,908 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,392 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 26,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,877 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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H1 ARA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 H1 ARA, 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 H1 ARA registered?

H1 ARA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 December 2009.

Is H1 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 ARA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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