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MJ09 HLP

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 HLP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 70,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,574 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,287 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 59,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,915 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,007 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 HLP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

MJ09 HLP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2009.

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