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VX09 TLJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,949 mi
Last recorded42,949 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 TLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,949 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 42,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,342 miles

front brake pads wearing low and n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,491 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 23,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX09 TLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX09 TLJ, 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 VX09 TLJ registered?

VX09 TLJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is VX09 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 TLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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