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GJ09 RLZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,232 mi
Last recorded112,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 RLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 112,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 107,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 88,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 88,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,078 miles

both sun visors do not clip back in closed postion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,971 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slightly play

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,882 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 RLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

GJ09 RLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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