MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various suspension components corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ENGINE OIL LOW
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion on exhaust flanges
slight wear on rear brake discs
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion on exhaust flanges
slight wear on rear brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slight wear
rear brake discs slight wear
unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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VK09 SXS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VK09 SXS, 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 VK09 SXS registered?
VK09 SXS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 June 2009.
Is VK09 SXS safe to buy?
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