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SY09 VSF

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,685 mi
Last recorded105,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 VSF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 105,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 105,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2021 91,439 miles

underbody covered

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,332 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 89,332 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,853 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing noisy

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,853 miles

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..

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,698 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,698 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,005 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 73,005 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both back plates weak/holed/corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 65,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 57,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,112 miles

Play in n/s steering rack end

Windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,468 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen chipped

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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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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