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OW09 MJK

2009 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,249 mi
Last recorded245,249 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW09 MJK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 245,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 218,034 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 218,034 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 195,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 170,817 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 170,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 161,530 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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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OW09 MJK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW09 MJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW09 MJK registered?

OW09 MJK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is OW09 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW09 MJK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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