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SA09 HZW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,692 mi
Last recorded53,692 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 HZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,692 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 53,692 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,979 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component offside steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2016 37,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component offside steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2015 32,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,969 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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SA09 HZW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA09 HZW, 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 SA09 HZW registered?

SA09 HZW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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