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N9 HJM

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,507 mi
Last recorded86,507 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 HJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle frame corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 86,505 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle frame corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,372 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s small panel behind bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper shocker mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,672 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 76,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 71,141 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 71,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 57,146 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,167 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,226 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,658 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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N9 HJM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N9 HJM, 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 N9 HJM registered?

N9 HJM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for N9 HJM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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