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HV09 HYW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 111,470 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 111,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,249 miles

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2025 105,249 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake dust shield missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust front flexi weak minor leak

o/s/r brake heat shield missing

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under car in general surface slight corrosion & (suspensions components )

Fail 1 Sep 2023 101,376 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

under car in general surface slight corrosion & (suspensions components )

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,190 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi weak minor leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,792 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,167 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,102 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,313 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 51,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,143 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 51,143 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,701 miles

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

clean emissions

Fail 20 Apr 2015 39,701 miles

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

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

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

clean emissions

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,893 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,547 miles

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

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 HYW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

HV09 HYW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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