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HG09 HKE

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,511 mi
Last recorded146,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 146,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor drooping into drivers view area. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad low and below 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc appears Orange indicating over heating although okay at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,374 miles

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary.

Fail 19 Jan 2023 140,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,647 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,782 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 117,279 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 117,279 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 105,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 88,634 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 May 2016 72,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 57,412 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,339 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,380 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 HKE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG09 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

HG09 HKE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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