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SH09 BYN

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,369 mi
Last recorded90,369 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 BYN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealed with putty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,022 miles

both front tyre treads worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread bald on edge

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,318 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,205 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,330 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,167 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,008 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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SH09 BYN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH09 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH09 BYN registered?

SH09 BYN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is SH09 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 BYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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