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SJ02 RLJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,860 mi
Last recorded68,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 RLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,860 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2021 68,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Side rod front mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Side rod front mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 55,872 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 45,902 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose ferrules rusting also offside front hose

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,426 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,576 miles

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,471 miles

all tyres perishing and craking front tyres worn on outer edge and getting low on tread death

off side front lower arm front inner bush coming unboned

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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SJ02 RLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SJ02 RLJ, 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 SJ02 RLJ registered?

SJ02 RLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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