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GJ09 NHB

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,369 mi
Last recorded156,369 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 NHB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 156,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 156,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,988 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,201 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorating slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2021 131,737 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,364 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear prop shaft uj couplin rubber deteriorating slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,199 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 85,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 76,782 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 76,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2012 71,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 71,027 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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GJ09 NHB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ09 NHB, 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 GJ09 NHB registered?

GJ09 NHB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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