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AJ09 FXE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 88,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

tow bar corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 88,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

tow bar corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,988 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,214 miles

Front Engine undertray fitted.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends of blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor loose but not restricting drivers view. (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,212 miles

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

Front Engine undertray fitted.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends of blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor loose but not restricting drivers view. (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,864 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,435 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ09 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is AJ09 FXE safe to buy?

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