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NX09 RGV

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,293 mi
Last recorded124,293 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 RGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 124,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under body covered in underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 122,282 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 122,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX TOO CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 116,432 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,493 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 109,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 105,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 101,686 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,457 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 60,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,487 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,487 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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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NX09 RGV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NX09 RGV, 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 NX09 RGV registered?

NX09 RGV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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