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SE09 MJU

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,690 mi
Last recorded102,690 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 MJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 102,690 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2024 99,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 99,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,048 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 89,783 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,278 miles

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

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

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

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 29 Aug 2018 72,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,991 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,729 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 46,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,466 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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SE09 MJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE09 MJU, 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 SE09 MJU registered?

SE09 MJU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2009.

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