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T28 TNS

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,918 mi
Last recorded156,918 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 TNS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 156,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 140,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 125,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 111,765 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 111,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 108,938 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow from front flex

Pass 3 Jul 2021 105,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 100,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge heavily worn ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,641 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,361 miles

no emissions reading registered

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,216 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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T28 TNS is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T28 TNS, 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 T28 TNS registered?

T28 TNS is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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