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GL09 UJX

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,953 mi
Last recorded146,953 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 UJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 146,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,857 miles

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

Offside Rear brake plate plate corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,286 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside steering rack damp

Fail 28 Oct 2022 144,286 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside steering rack damp

Pass 14 Oct 2021 140,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 140,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf pressure pipe union leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,134 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,318 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,508 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges slightly

n/s/f wiper blade split slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,465 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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GL09 UJX 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 76.5%.

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 GL09 UJX, 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 GL09 UJX registered?

GL09 UJX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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