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MJ09 DZG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 DZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inoprative

Fail 26 Oct 2023 119,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inoprative

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion by age of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2021 111,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion by age of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,072 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Bottom ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,222 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

n/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,384 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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MJ09 DZG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MJ09 DZG, 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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MJ09 DZG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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