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NU09 SDV

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,329 mi
Last recorded135,329 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 SDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 109,870 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 103,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 101,589 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 101,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,508 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,606 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,030 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,279 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,064 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,442 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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NU09 SDV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU09 SDV, 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 NU09 SDV registered?

NU09 SDV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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