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PF09 MHE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 MHE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,929 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,751 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 98,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,908 miles

Both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,735 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear dpf pipe (union to exhaust) cracked/damaged.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,780 miles

front brake pads getting low (req approx 3-4000 miles) and front discs becoming worn

n.s front tyre 1.6mm on limit and worn smooth on outer edge

n.s rear tyre 2mm

o.s front tyre 2.5mm

rear brake pads appear low (req in approx 2000 miles)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,740 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,950 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 12,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PF09 MHE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PF09 MHE, 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 PF09 MHE registered?

PF09 MHE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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