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MU52 RRY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,369 mi
Last recorded154,369 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU52 RRY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 154,369 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 154,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 150,491 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2025 150,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2024 146,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 146,148 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 146,136 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 146,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front COIL SPRING RUBBING BODY

Pass 8 Oct 2021 138,191 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 138,191 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,099 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2019 123,099 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both front. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes.Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiperblades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,451 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 111,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,970 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 90,970 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,297 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 48,297 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,320 miles

rear exhaust box rubber mtg missing

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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MU52 RRY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MU52 RRY, 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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MU52 RRY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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