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HD09 FDG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,622 mi
Last recorded133,622 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD09 FDG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,622 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 129,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge,worn and damaged on outer sidewall 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear joint is very corroded

plastic under sill covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front wishbone front fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 122,256 miles

235/60r16

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, tread wearing thin on edges close to limit strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body panels fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 122,255 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

235/60r16

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, tread wearing thin on edges close to limit strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body panels fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,542 miles

235/60r16

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/60r16

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,840 miles

235/60r16

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

long handbrake lever travel

park brake efficiency 16% strong advise

Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

235/60r16

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

long handbrake lever travel

park brake efficiency 16% strong advise

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,090 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,342 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,342 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,000 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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HD09 FDG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HD09 FDG, 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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HD09 FDG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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