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SV09 NPD

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,541 mi
Last recorded124,541 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 NPD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 124,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 117,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 103,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,261 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car, inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,956 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres on inner edge starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre on inner edge starting to wear low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,234 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,505 miles

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 NPD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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