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HV09 AEE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,930 mi
Last recorded101,930 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 AEE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,930 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on the limit (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 101,930 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on the limit (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,602 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 83,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 38,300 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,420 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle sharp edges

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,305 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,809 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

N/S/R tyre 3-4mm & wearing on outer tread edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

washer fluid level warning light illuminated but fluid full

Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

N/S/R tyre 3-4mm & wearing on outer tread edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,411 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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HV09 AEE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV09 AEE, 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 HV09 AEE registered?

HV09 AEE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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