MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front osf/osr backing plate corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear osr backing plate corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component os steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet safety catch sticking
engine and under floor covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component os steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet safety catch sticking
engine and under floor covers fitted restricting inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55x17 (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to rear
front windscreen marked
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55x17 (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted to rear
engine warning light on
front windscreen marked
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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ML09 HYU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?
ML09 HYU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2009.
Is ML09 HYU safe to buy?
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