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FG09 SYJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 SYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,504 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brakes discs affected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF & NSR/x2 corners fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 'D' bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jun 2023 84,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides/x2 aim affected. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 brakes discs affected. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF & NSR/x2 corners fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides/x2 'D' bushes affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lot of oil around underside of engine , cannot see fully due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 77,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint leaking ( flanges badly corroded and holed ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Clutch slipping badly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Lot of oil around underside of engine , cannot see fully due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive quite a bit of oil around under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner `D` bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached strut top mounting rubber badly split ( detached ) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to seized brakes

Electrical wiring insecure Tow bar wiring mounting bracket broken , wiring still partially secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit and treads damaged ( 235/60 R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and treads damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite a bit of oil around under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner `D` bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Very little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mounting slight movement

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,811 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,461 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 45,461 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,161 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,068 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,137 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low onouter edge

offside rear cv boot split

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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FG09 SYJ 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 72.2%.

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 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 FG09 SYJ, 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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FG09 SYJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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