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HV09 HZH

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,878 mi
Last recorded93,878 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 HZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,878 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 93,878 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,921 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,489 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 56,489 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,493 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,202 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,260 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,133 miles

front brake pads over 50% worn

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear brake pads over 50% worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,002 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 19,002 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,259 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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HV09 HZH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV09 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

HV09 HZH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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