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SJ09 OPP

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 OPP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 136,106 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 136,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,510 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 122,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,261 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,187 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,783 miles

O/S sunvisor not fully retracting, NOT obstructing drivers view when tested

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,911 miles

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

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

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 OPP is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SJ09 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

SJ09 OPP is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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