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A9 SHH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,396 mi
Last recorded126,396 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SHH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 126,396 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 125,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 123,630 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,730 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,959 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 89,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge unevenly.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,797 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,608 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted,obscuring some items.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,532 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Both sides (1.3.2b)

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,525 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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A9 SHH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 SHH, 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 A9 SHH registered?

A9 SHH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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