MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivers sun visor becoming weak and not stowing in the 'off screen' position properly
Handbrake lever travel becoming high
N/S/R + O/S/R, rear bumper lower supports corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake discs to be replaced at same time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever travel becoming high
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake discs to be replaced at same time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake discs to be replaced at same time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever travel becoming high
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise brake discs to be replaced at same time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe detiorated (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe detiorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working blown bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear discs worn
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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SM09 VYA is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?
SM09 VYA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2009.
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