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VB09 NRB

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,094 mi
Last recorded59,094 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB09 NRB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 59,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,751 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 54,751 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inside pads worn (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2016 48,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inside pads worn (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,081 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and flxi pipe detearated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,155 miles

exhaust flxi neck mash broken

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,155 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flxi neck mash broken

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,630 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 12 Dec 2013 28,630 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,385 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

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

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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VB09 NRB 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 61.5%.

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 VB09 NRB, 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 VB09 NRB registered?

VB09 NRB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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