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SC09 DCV

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 DCV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,602 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion across the rear sub frame and suspension arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside undercoated

Fail 6 Oct 2022 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,287 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,834 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,810 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,803 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 68,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,912 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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SC09 DCV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SC09 DCV, 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 SC09 DCV registered?

SC09 DCV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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