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NG09 RXP

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,530 mi
Last recorded129,530 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 RXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 117,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

fuel tank damaged

steering stiff lock to lock

Fail 16 Aug 2023 117,547 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak and tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre run flat type fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank damaged

steering stiff lock to lock

Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,588 miles

DPF rear joint corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brakes (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))

emissions too clean to detect on smoke tester

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RXP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NG09 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

NG09 RXP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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