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SC09 TFY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,692 mi
Last recorded100,692 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 TFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 96,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,286 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 94,286 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 90,606 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 60,729 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,805 miles

n/s front wishbone front bush showing slight separation

Fail 17 Dec 2013 39,804 miles

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

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

front brake pads are very low

n/s front wishbone front bush showing slight separation

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 27,095 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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 TFY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

SC09 TFY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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