MOT Status
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29,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear back box seam (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of car heavily undersealed on suspension mountings and components
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonding and excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear back box seam (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to wear but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside of car heavily undersealed on suspension mountings and components
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joint corroded and small blow (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L16 GEM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 L16 GEM, 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 L16 GEM registered?
L16 GEM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2009.
Is L16 GEM safe to buy?
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