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F20 ADM

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 ADM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 143,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2025 137,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 130,974 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2023 124,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,741 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,135 miles

Airbag light does not illuminate

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,407 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,405 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre scrubbing on the inner edge on raised tread

unable to get a smoke test reading due to the emissions being too clean

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,623 miles

advise offside front tyre scrubbing on the inner edge on raised tread

unable to get a smoke test reading due to the emissions being too clean

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,242 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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F20 ADM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black 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 F20 ADM, 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 F20 ADM registered?

F20 ADM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is F20 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 ADM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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