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FE09 VDJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,277 mi
Last recorded114,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 VDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,308 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 106,308 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 97,944 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,900 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,644 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,961 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 74,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,924 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 58,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,080 miles

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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FE09 VDJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE09 VDJ, 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 FE09 VDJ registered?

FE09 VDJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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