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SH09 PXE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 PXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,244 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo charger area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak signs of excessive coolant leak(new hose clamps fitted so hopefuly ok) ()

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipes and hose clamps corroded ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,244 miles

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo charger area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Lower front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak signs of excessive coolant leak(new hose clamps fitted so hopefuly ok) ()

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipes and hose clamps corroded ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 106,063 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,554 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front slight play

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 82,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front slight play

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 78,558 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,049 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine malfunction light flashing

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,709 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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SH09 PXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH09 PXE, 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 SH09 PXE registered?

SH09 PXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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