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FG09 SYO

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 SYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 115,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 102,569 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,289 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 101,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,257 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,528 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,590 miles

Engine oil leak turbo

Slight exhaust leak from exhaust front pipe

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak turbo

Slight exhaust leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,654 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,323 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SYO 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 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 SYO, 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 FG09 SYO registered?

FG09 SYO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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