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KV09 CVL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,634 mi
Last recorded108,634 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 CVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 108,634 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible joint from prop to rear diff slight cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 108,634 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible joint from prop to rear diff slight cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 85,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 83,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,538 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 58,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,917 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,128 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,228 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,228 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall split

Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,204 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/F tyre side wall split.

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

O/S/F wiper split.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CVL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV09 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

KV09 CVL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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