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EA09 VKZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 140,674 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 140,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 133,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 124,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 114,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 107,127 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 107,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 97,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 97,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,815 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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EA09 VKZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA09 VKZ, 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 EA09 VKZ registered?

EA09 VKZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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