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PE09 MFJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,995 mi
Last recorded104,995 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 MFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 104,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fractured in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,042 miles

All exhaust badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All exhaust badly corroded

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,165 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 83,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,328 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 67,328 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,208 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,169 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,938 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,615 miles

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 MFJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PE09 MFJ, 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 PE09 MFJ registered?

PE09 MFJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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