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AJ09 FWZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 135,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,147 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 132,147 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 125,975 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 125,975 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 125,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 119,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,158 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,158 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,359 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 110,358 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,346 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 89,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,372 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,253 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,294 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)

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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AJ09 FWZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ09 FWZ, 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 AJ09 FWZ registered?

AJ09 FWZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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