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SV09 BEU

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 BEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 106,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 106,736 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,176 miles

Central Exhaust DPF Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 3 Oct 2022 104,156 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Exhaust DPF Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flex brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on sub-frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 98,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flex brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on sub-frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

corrosion to both sides rear brake disc surfaces

slight drag on n/s rear brake and both sides front brakes

various rear suspension components getting quite rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to both sides rear brake disc surfaces

slight drag on n/s rear brake and both sides front brakes

various rear suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,219 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres getting worn at inner edges

slight drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange (7.1.2)

various front and rear suspension components getting quite rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange (7.1.2)

various front and rear suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,402 miles

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

offside rear quarter window damaged

securing clip broken on nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,401 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cluster lens damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

drag on offside rear brake

nearside rear fog lamp showing white light to rear

offside rear quarter window damaged

securing clip broken on nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on all exhaust joints

Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake gripping slightly

securing clips broken on both steering rack gaiters

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,960 miles

offside front brake gripping slightly

securing clips broken on both steering rack gaiters

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake disc slightly pitted around edges

o/s front brake gripping slightly

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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SV09 BEU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV09 BEU, 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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SV09 BEU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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