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FN09 VXH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VXH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 126,207 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,954 miles

front tyres very low on tread 235/60x16

Fail 24 Mar 2025 110,953 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both work but poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

front tyres very low on tread 235/60x16

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,934 miles

brake discs are worn and corroded

trailing arm bushes soft

wishbone front bushes are coming unbonded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,716 miles

both front wishbone front bushes are lifting

osr brake binding

rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,627 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush lifting/D bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 27,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush lifting/D bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,553 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between tread blocks

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,910 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,214 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,953 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,883 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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FN09 VXH is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FN09 VXH, 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 FN09 VXH registered?

FN09 VXH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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