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SJ09 MKD

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,455 mi
Last recorded111,455 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 MKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,455 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,175 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 106,175 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mounting detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,880 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 97,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,568 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface

front pads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2018 75,568 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner surface

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,373 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,433 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,866 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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SJ09 MKD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ09 MKD, 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 SJ09 MKD registered?

SJ09 MKD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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