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RJZ 2421

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 2421
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 113,336 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Fail 26 Feb 2025 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2024 107,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,503 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 20 Feb 2023 100,503 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,641 miles

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,661 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 84,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

phone mount on screen

Fail 3 Mar 2020 84,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

phone mount on screen

Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,776 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres are cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2019 77,776 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,857 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,857 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,258 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,477 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 60,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,904 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,019 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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RJZ 2421 is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJZ 2421, 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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RJZ 2421 is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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