MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SB05 AAA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SB05 AAA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SB05 AAA?
You can check the full history of SB05 AAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SB05 AAA registered?
SB05 AAA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 October 2009.
Is SB05 AAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB05 AAA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SB05 AAA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB05 AAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.