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S40 PKH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,458 mi
Last recorded103,458 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PKH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 103,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,450 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 70,450 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,974 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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S40 PKH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 S40 PKH, 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 S40 PKH registered?

S40 PKH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is S40 PKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 PKH 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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