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PK09 EXE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 EXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 108,405 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 108,402 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 99,190 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 99,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 89,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,689 miles

front brake binding

steering screeching in full lock

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,973 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cluth pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cluth pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 50,713 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 50,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,118 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Mar 2012 24,691 miles

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

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

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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PK09 EXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK09 EXE, 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 PK09 EXE registered?

PK09 EXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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