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W28 SJM

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 SJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 35,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 34,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 34,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 33,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 32,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 28,687 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,082 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 11,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 11,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,609 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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W28 SJM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 W28 SJM, 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 W28 SJM registered?

W28 SJM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 2009.

Is W28 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W28 SJM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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