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KT09 NHJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 NHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 98,805 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 93,784 miles

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,221 miles

bonnet pull cable no attached to pull handle can still be readily opened

engine covers and under strays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 78,221 miles

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

bonnet pull cable no attached to pull handle can still be readily opened

engine covers and under strays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,949 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,799 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,963 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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KT09 NHJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KT09 NHJ, 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 KT09 NHJ registered?

KT09 NHJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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