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EJ09 EOL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 EOL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 153,021 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 153,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,675 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,379 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,548 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,776 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 65,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Nearside and centre of screen damaged. (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper split at ends

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,179 miles

all tyre treads slightly perished.

front tyres 3.5 - 4mm tread

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,480 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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EJ09 EOL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ09 EOL, 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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EJ09 EOL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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