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SC09 TCZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 TCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 103,041 miles

Lower surface corrosion on chassis

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 99,392 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only pulls 50% of the effort of o/s/r

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside handbrake only pulls 50% of the effiency of the o/s

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 96,155 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 96,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,824 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lazy in operation makes a 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 91,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lazy in operation makes a 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in the outer shoulder ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in the outer shoulder ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 82,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 77,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 67,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 65,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 56,633 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 56,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 48,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 41,396 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 41,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,947 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SC09 TCZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC09 TCZ, 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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SC09 TCZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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