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SM09 EMV

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EMV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,745 miles

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

REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,745 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,268 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,268 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

front wipers torn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,902 miles

front wipers torn

Pass 28 May 2012 34,260 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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SM09 EMV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM09 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

SM09 EMV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is SM09 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 EMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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