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DK09 KKW

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,233 mi
Last recorded103,233 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KKW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 103,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension

Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all front and rear suspension

rear brake discs back plate corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,319 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 91,894 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,303 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,183 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,183 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge smooth and advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror and a large item raised on top centre of dash ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tyre worn smooth around inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn around inner edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 68,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror and a large item raised on top centre of dash ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tyre worn smooth around inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn around inner edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre bolding outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,747 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre bolding outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,062 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,990 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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,315 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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DK09 KKW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK09 KKW, 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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DK09 KKW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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