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PK09 KLX

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 KLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,778 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 103,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,148 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 67,136 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick No pad left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,018 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r wearing on edges and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r wearing on edges and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,874 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,290 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 37,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,044 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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PK09 KLX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK09 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

PK09 KLX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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