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RE09 TKY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 TKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 132,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack on the nearside boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2018 132,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack on the nearside boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2017 112,936 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 112,936 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 106,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,230 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,754 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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RE09 TKY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE09 TKY, 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 RE09 TKY registered?

RE09 TKY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is RE09 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 TKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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