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PK09 EWJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 EWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,969 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 73,969 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,102 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 72,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. bulb in rong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,469 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,263 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,078 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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PK09 EWJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK09 EWJ, 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 PK09 EWJ registered?

PK09 EWJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is PK09 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 EWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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