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EK09 CUJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,357 mi
Last recorded107,357 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 CUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 107,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 104,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear doors not opening from inside

Fail 26 Jul 2021 80,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear doors not opening from inside

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,877 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 51,877 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,125 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

N/s/r discs & brake pads.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,259 miles

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

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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EK09 CUJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 EK09 CUJ, 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 EK09 CUJ registered?

EK09 CUJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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