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SY09 NKC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,813 mi
Last recorded127,813 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 NKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 122,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 106,636 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 104,390 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 103,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 83,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting , corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,752 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,294 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,349 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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SY09 NKC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY09 NKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY09 NKC registered?

SY09 NKC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is SY09 NKC safe to buy?

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