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R8 CBT

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,031 mi
Last recorded53,031 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CBT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 47,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 47,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,029 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,045 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,647 miles

Front pads worn thin

NSF lower suspension arm foremost rubber bush unbonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,282 miles

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

engine cover is fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 16,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,940 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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R8 CBT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R8 CBT, 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 R8 CBT registered?

R8 CBT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is R8 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 CBT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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