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PE09 MEU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,920 mi
Last recorded48,920 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 MEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 48,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 48,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

CENTRE PROPSHAFT JOINT LEAKING OIL FROM BOOT

EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION CLAMP BOLTS/FLANGES BADLY CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER BUSHES BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 48,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

CENTRE PROPSHAFT JOINT LEAKING OIL FROM BOOT

EXHAUST IN VERY POOR CONDITION CLAMP BOLTS/FLANGES BADLY CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER BUSHES BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,974 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 40,636 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,585 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,897 miles

Both rear tyres tread and sidewalls cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,111 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 16,111 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PE09 MEU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE09 MEU, 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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PE09 MEU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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