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MA09 LMU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,335 mi
Last recorded118,335 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 LMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,217 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 109,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,697 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,356 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wishbones - front bushes beginning to split

front brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

nearside front outer c.v boot appears to be damp

slight play in nearside area of steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not get emission readings.readings too low

damage to bonnet.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,494 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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MA09 LMU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA09 LMU, 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 MA09 LMU registered?

MA09 LMU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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