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AF09 TLZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,067 mi
Last recorded65,067 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,067 miles

Nearside oil leak at rack

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside oil leak at rack

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,856 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 56,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,956 miles

both rear tyres startiung to crack and perish

Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 45,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,188 miles

under side corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 42,180 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under side corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perishing inside tread cut but no chords showing.

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perishing inside tread cut but no chords showing.

Offside Front Tyre heavily perishing inside tread cut but no chords showing.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perishing inside tread cut but no chords showing.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,725 miles

eml light on

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 13,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,929 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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AF09 TLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 AF09 TLZ, 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 AF09 TLZ registered?

AF09 TLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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