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FG09 SYP

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,152 mi
Last recorded125,152 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 SYP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,065 miles

Nearside Front streeing rack gaiter slight split boot

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,192 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,339 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,657 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 99,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,690 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2016 87,690 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,473 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 61,473 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge / close to markers

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,526 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 40,526 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 35,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,001 miles

n/s o/s front tyres centre tread area worn on legal limit at time of test strongly suggest change now or soon

n/s o/s rear tyres centre tread area worn close to legal limit eg 2mm suggest change now or soon

Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s o/s front tyres centre tread area worn on legal limit at time of test strongly suggest change now or soon

n/s o/s rear tyres centre tread area worn close to legal limit eg 2mm suggest change now or soon

Pass 1 May 2012 21,044 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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FG09 SYP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG09 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

FG09 SYP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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