MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to all susspension and underside also covered in paint and sealer covering corrosion
underseal and sealer covering all welding repair and corrosion to underside making corrosion check diffcuilt to judge for inspection
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to all susspension and underside also covered in paint and sealer covering corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All suspension corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Vehicle chassis corroding
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion present under vehicle
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe sytem corroded (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion present under vehicle suspension panels chassis boxs
underbody covered
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.11mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure badly corroded/section missing (1.1.14 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy
NO OIL showing on dipstick.. top 3.5litres..
Front tyres 2.5mm/3mm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres 2.5mm/3mm
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust corroded at flanges on DPF and centre to rear sections. Also at DPF pressure pipe bosses
Low fuel lamp illuminated
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak Offside rear of sump ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust corroded at flanges on DPF and centre to rear sections. Also at DPF pressure pipe bosses
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Low fuel lamp illuminated
No oil on dip stick 2.5lt added to engine
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Offside rear of sump ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear both back plates weak/holed/corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively streaks (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear both back plates weak/holed/corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic sill covers fitted
Unable to check front wheelbearings due to front brake bind.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in n/s steering rack end
Windscreen chipped
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in n/s steering rack end
Windscreen chipped
Windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen chipped
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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SY09 VSF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 SY09 VSF, 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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SY09 VSF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2009.
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