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WA09 PKO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,096 mi
Last recorded125,096 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 PKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,096 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

Fail 18 Dec 2020 125,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on ball-joint - 2 bolt fixing to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside/out (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside/out (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,835 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,567 miles

Central seat belt buckle in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central seat belt buckle in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,745 miles

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

center rear seat buckle is in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,570 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,284 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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WA09 PKO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 WA09 PKO, 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 WA09 PKO registered?

WA09 PKO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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