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MJ09 CME

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,826 mi
Last recorded117,826 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 CME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 117,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe front mounting bush area, near and off side holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,871 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,865 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bushes becoming un bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,123 miles

slight pulling out bottom arm bushes

to clean to register

Fail 24 Mar 2020 105,123 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))

slight pulling out bottom arm bushes

to clean to register

Pass 8 Apr 2019 102,156 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,369 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,084 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,622 miles

All tyres worn excessivly on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,167 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

near side rear seat belt buckle cover slightly damaged but does not effect the use of the seat belt

Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side rear seat belt buckle cover slightly damaged but does not effect the use of the seat belt

Pass 23 May 2012 55,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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MJ09 CME is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ09 CME, 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 MJ09 CME registered?

MJ09 CME is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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