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DY09 DDZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 DDZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box/hangers corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear subframe corroded and attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 119,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box/hangers corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear subframe corroded and attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,990 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,814 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,081 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,979 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,370 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 70,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,718 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DDZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DDZ, 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 DDZ registered?

DY09 DDZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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