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PM09 LJM

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,058 mi
Last recorded74,058 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM09 LJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,058 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi outer sheath split

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Disc/Shoe backing plates corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Disc/Shoe backing plates corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 74,052 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R16 100H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust Flexi outer sheath split

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Disc/Shoe backing plates corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Disc/Shoe backing plates corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 58,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush is starting to separate

tray fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2017 37,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

Offside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush is starting to separate

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tray fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,368 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 27,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,328 miles

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

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

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2012 16,894 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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PM09 LJM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PM09 LJM, 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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PM09 LJM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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