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SK09 KBE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 KBE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 110,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pads worn low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded an leaking rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack inner rack end worn

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 106,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front upper strut bearing slightly notchy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight drag on n/s rear brake

slight drag on o/s/f front brake

various suspension components getting rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

DPF badly corroded

Exhaust system badly corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar slight play in bushes

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

diesel particulate filter corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 71,840 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 71,840 miles

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))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,513 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 49,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,250 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 9,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,347 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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SK09 KBE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SK09 KBE, 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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SK09 KBE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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