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HJ09 ONU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,687 mi
Last recorded136,687 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 ONU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,687 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,518 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 99,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,664 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,496 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 76,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,449 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction driver side sun visor insecure. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,951 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,928 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Objects hanging from rear view mirror. O/S sun visor hanging down. (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 72,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,770 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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HJ09 ONU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ09 ONU, 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 HJ09 ONU registered?

HJ09 ONU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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