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NG09 FAJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 FAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 93,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,859 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,363 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 87,363 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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,307 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jun 2020 77,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,670 miles

Front registration plate loose

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,261 miles

low emmiter

Pass 7 May 2015 43,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,989 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 31,989 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,632 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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NG09 FAJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NG09 FAJ, 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 NG09 FAJ registered?

NG09 FAJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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