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DY09 BFO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 BFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 77,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 74,417 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,259 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,785 miles

Light corrosion on brake discs.

O/s lower arm bush just starting to split.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,504 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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DY09 BFO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY09 BFO, 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 DY09 BFO registered?

DY09 BFO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is DY09 BFO safe to buy?

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