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DP57 JAP

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP57 JAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 100,487 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 91,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 86,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 82,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,019 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-exhaust flexi deteriated slightly-wishbone bushes perished slightly-

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,019 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,411 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 58,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,117 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,327 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DP57 JAP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DP57 JAP, 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 DP57 JAP registered?

DP57 JAP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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