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SM09 EMK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 122,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 122,315 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,644 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 121,644 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between dpf and exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 119,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 118,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,271 miles

Front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,522 miles

Front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

Offside Front slight wear on macpherson strut top mount

Pass 11 Jan 2018 115,244 miles

Offside Front Top macpherson strut mount slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,095 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,798 miles

unable to get smoke readings

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 90,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 82,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 82,385 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 71,114 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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SM09 EMK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM09 EMK, 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 SM09 EMK registered?

SM09 EMK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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