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SF09 MLA

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 MLA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 107,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 107,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 94,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,049 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,239 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,195 miles

Drivers seat base cushion loose.

Front tyre edges worn.

N/S/R Brake disc pitted.

Fail 9 May 2013 28,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drivers seat base cushion loose.

Front tyre edges worn.

N/S/R Brake disc pitted.

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 23,303 miles

Drivers seat cushion loose.

Front discs worn.

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

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

Rear discs pitted.

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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SF09 MLA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SF09 MLA, 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 SF09 MLA registered?

SF09 MLA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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