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R21 GGM

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,397 mi
Last recorded118,397 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 GGM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 109,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,752 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 104,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,322 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,300 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 32,300 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 32,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R21 GGM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R21 GGM, 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 R21 GGM registered?

R21 GGM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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