MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both outer sills have covers fitted
both rear back plates missing
engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted
Offside Outer sill has cover fitted
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyre treads getting low approx 2-3mm
engine undertray loose
noise from n/s rear wheel when rotating
underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all tyre treads getting low approx 2-3mm
engine undertray loose
noise from n/s rear wheel when rotating
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear disc pitted
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R9 LFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 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 R9 LFF, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R9 LFF registered?
R9 LFF is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is R9 LFF safe to buy?
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