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KV09 BOH

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,320 mi
Last recorded122,320 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 BOH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 122,320 miles

General surface corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 104,045 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,494 miles

Rear Vehicle used as van, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,494 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle used as van, not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,901 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,719 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,807 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 61,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,079 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,579 miles

1. Engine Cover fitted 2. Under tray Fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,161 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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KV09 BOH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV09 BOH, 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 KV09 BOH registered?

KV09 BOH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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