MOT Status
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102,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY VEHICLE CORRODED
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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SE09 MJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SE09 MJU, 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 SE09 MJU registered?
SE09 MJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2009.
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