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SW09 EEH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,158 mi
Last recorded165,158 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 EEH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 144,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,926 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,945 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,325 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 59,806 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working no rear stop lamps working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,096 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SW09 EEH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SW09 EEH, 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 SW09 EEH registered?

SW09 EEH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is SW09 EEH safe to buy?

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