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J17 GTM

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 GTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 91,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring close to inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring close to inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 88,199 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,176 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Nov 2023 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,681 miles

advise o/s/f strut top bearing feels tight advise to check

advise slight movemnt from o/s/f antiroll bar drop link ball joint advise to replace

advise to check n/s/r handbrake lower reading than o/s/r

advise very slight movemnt from n/s/r antiroll bar drop link ball joint advise to replace

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,646 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread is low advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise n/s/r tyre tread is low advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,639 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,463 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on tread surface

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,979 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,728 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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J17 GTM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J17 GTM, 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 J17 GTM registered?

J17 GTM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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