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ST09 BZJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,675 mi
Last recorded128,675 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 BZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 128,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear diff has oil leak

Suspension components.fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,867 miles

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

Rear diff has oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,153 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 114,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,575 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor insecure on drivers side (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 112,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor insecure on drivers side (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,592 miles

Nearside Front Rack End Slight Play

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 93,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Rack End Slight Play

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,941 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats belts not tested ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 82,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats belts not tested ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,342 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 42,342 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,804 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 37,777 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 33,757 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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ST09 BZJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ST09 BZJ, 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 ST09 BZJ registered?

ST09 BZJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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