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SC09 GDE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,418 mi
Last recorded94,418 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 GDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,418 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 94,099 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,102 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,518 miles

n\s\r tyre between 2/3mm dot code 2012

slight play in two rear suspension arms (front bush)

Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,503 miles

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

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

n\s\r tyre between 2/3mm dot code 2012

slight play in two rear suspension arms (front bush)

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,658 miles

brake pads low at n\s\f

front brake imbalance

n\s\f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,237 miles

inside of rear brake discs corroded

n\s\r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 68,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,993 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 48,993 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front N/S/F inner cv boot been secured by tie strap but not leaking grease

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,383 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,636 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 37,636 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,551 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 GDE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

SC09 GDE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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