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MV09 TRX

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 TRX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 120,624 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose Hanger corroded & rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension system heavily corroded & rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 117,373 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and creeping under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 113,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 104,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi pipe heavily deteriorated

turbo pipe split ?

Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch siezed

exhaust front flexi pipe heavily deteriorated

turbo pipe split ?

Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,843 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,523 miles

Malfunction Indicator light on

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 86,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Malfunction Indicator light on

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 73,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,259 miles

front flexi of exhaust loose

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on edges 225/55R17

Fail 30 Dec 2015 62,252 miles

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

front flexi of exhaust loose

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on edges 225/55R17

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,066 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MV09 TRX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MV09 TRX, 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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MV09 TRX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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