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HV59 NLF

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 NLF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,049 miles

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 23 Sep 2021 124,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 111,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,311 miles

Offside Front HEADLAMP AIM A LITTLE LOW

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,310 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached INSECURE 4 BOLTS MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front HEADLAMP AIM A LITTLE LOW

Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,510 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover / undertray

Fail 11 Sep 2017 99,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover / undertray

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,370 miles

emissions to clean to register

front brake discs lipped

has sill covers fitted

has top and bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions to clean to register

front brake discs lipped

has sill covers fitted

has top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,212 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pads clearly.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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HV59 NLF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV59 NLF, 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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HV59 NLF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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