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SC09 KWA

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,945 mi
Last recorded59,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 KWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,351 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components and sub frames heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 31,351 miles

Brake performance not tested due to other failures (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor touching driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts towbar electrics touching exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components and sub frames heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 22,801 miles

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly

Pass 23 Jan 2020 16,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 16,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 10,256 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 10,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 9,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 9,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 6,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 2,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,953 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 KWA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

SC09 KWA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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