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VFZ 6571

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 6571
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 96,772 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,156 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 77,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,773 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 63,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mount not attached ; strut can come adrift from turret (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,562 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 54,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,683 miles

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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VFZ 6571 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 VFZ 6571, 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 VFZ 6571 registered?

VFZ 6571 is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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