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SD09 DXU

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,119 mi
Last recorded116,119 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 DXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,119 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 116,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,690 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,073 miles

front and rear subframes corroded but not holed

Fail 4 Dec 2020 107,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear subframes very corroded but not yet holed

Pass 31 May 2019 94,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

front exhaust flexi worn and slightly blowing

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,848 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 84,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,261 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,494 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,982 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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SD09 DXU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SD09 DXU, 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 SD09 DXU registered?

SD09 DXU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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