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SP09 TGX

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 TGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,139 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,662 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 57,514 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2017 57,511 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EXHAUST CONDITION; front pipe flexi, suspected cracked/leaking.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.235/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.235/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,050 miles

Both front windscreen wipers poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,872 miles

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

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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SP09 TGX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP09 TGX, 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 SP09 TGX registered?

SP09 TGX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is SP09 TGX safe to buy?

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