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ML09 HYH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 HYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 174,241 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 162,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 154,360 miles

Emissions not tested pipe bent (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 142,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,202 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 103,725 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 96,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,760 miles

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

play in o/s steering track control arm

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,919 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 May 2013 42,185 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

emissions tested but DSM could not register readings due to low levels of smoke produced

front and rear wiper blades have started to smear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,534 miles

DSM could not record smoke readings due low levels of smoke produced

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 HYH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML09 HYH, 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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ML09 HYH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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