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P55 DJF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 DJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,611 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,731 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 92,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit(1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

no smoke detected during diesel emissions test

offside front tyre worn inner edge

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit outer edge(1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

no smoke detected on emissions test

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,336 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,197 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 24,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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P55 DJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black 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 P55 DJF, 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 P55 DJF registered?

P55 DJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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