CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK09 FGN

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,154 mi
Last recorded99,154 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 FGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,154 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 99,154 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,551 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,040 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,688 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable coilbound (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,938 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK09 FGN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 HK09 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK09 FGN?

You can check the full history of HK09 FGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK09 FGN registered?

HK09 FGN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is HK09 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK09 FGN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK09 FGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK09 FGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.