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GJ09 ZTC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 84,594 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight perishing between the tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,972 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,873 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2024 82,873 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,839 miles

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

advise undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,481 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 71,064 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,927 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,491 miles

brake pedal travel noted

front brake hose ferrules rusting

o/s/front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 6 Mar 2015 56,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pedal tavel noted..damage to n/s/r door noted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,888 miles

brake pedal tavel noted..damage to n/s/r door noted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,621 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,318 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 ZTC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

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