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HG09 ADO

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,985 mi
Last recorded144,985 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 ADO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 144,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 144,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 139,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 139,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 135,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,610 miles

Rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 128,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres uneven wear on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,438 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,618 miles

Front Front wipers slightly smearing.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads visually look low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,892 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,218 miles

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,162 miles

near side rear tyre slighly worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre slighly worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 34,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,841 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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HG09 ADO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG09 ADO, 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 HG09 ADO registered?

HG09 ADO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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