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M70 XEY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 XEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 44,094 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 38,203 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 34,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 33,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,143 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 27,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,032 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M70 XEY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M70 XEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M70 XEY registered?

M70 XEY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is M70 XEY safe to buy?

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