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ML09 FZO

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,165 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,563 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 71,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16/98h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,323 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 40,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,754 miles

emmisions to low

Fail 21 Jun 2013 29,754 miles

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

emmisions to low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,290 miles

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

emmissions too clean

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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ML09 FZO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML09 FZO, 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 ML09 FZO registered?

ML09 FZO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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