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SL09 AZN

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,650 mi
Last recorded157,650 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 AZN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 157,650 miles

all underside mechanical components rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts rough when turned side to side

Fail 7 Jan 2025 157,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon numerals (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded inner pad only touching 1/3 of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underside mechanical components rusty

n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts rough when turned side to side

Pass 25 Sep 2023 146,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,707 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,459 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 76,458 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,397 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 73,397 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,484 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,319 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 48,548 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,803 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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SL09 AZN 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 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 SL09 AZN, 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 SL09 AZN registered?

SL09 AZN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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