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SY09 WZW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,678 mi
Last recorded96,678 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 WZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,678 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,474 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/60/16 hankook (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil filter leaking

several rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,089 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,174 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,501 miles

OSF, NSF and OSR tyres low tread

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

OSF, NSF and OSR tyres low tread

Rear brake discs grooved

Pass 17 May 2014 61,762 miles

OSR tyre and both front tyres low in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WZW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY09 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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