MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between dpf and exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate
Offside Front slight wear on macpherson strut top mount
Offside Front Top macpherson strut mount slight play
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to get smoke readings
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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SM09 EMK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 SM09 EMK, 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 SM09 EMK registered?
SM09 EMK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2009.
Is SM09 EMK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM09 EMK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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