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N800 BOB

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,241 mi
Last recorded41,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 BOB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 41,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 39,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 38,341 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,042 miles

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 333,346 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 32,157 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 18,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 15,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,358 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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N800 BOB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N800 BOB, 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 N800 BOB registered?

N800 BOB is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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