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SP09 THX

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,468 mi
Last recorded80,468 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 THX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 80,468 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at mounting points to car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,255 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 79,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,244 miles

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint at rack end slight play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s/f front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,323 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box rusty pin holes (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,767 miles

Nearside Rear discs rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2017 60,766 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,694 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,376 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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SP09 THX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP09 THX, 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 SP09 THX registered?

SP09 THX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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