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GF09 SLZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,212 mi
Last recorded68,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 SLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 68,212 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 68,212 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,718 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,456 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 57,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 47,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,226 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" standard (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,146 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,118 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 16,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GF09 SLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF09 SLZ, 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 GF09 SLZ registered?

GF09 SLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is GF09 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 SLZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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