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Y8 MJF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,517 mi
Last recorded62,517 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 62,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,099 miles

Offside sun visor wont stay in upright positon

Fail 29 Mar 2023 58,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sun visor wont stay in upright positon

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,211 miles

Both front wheels binding, making inspection difficult

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,363 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2015 38,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 28,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,619 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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Y8 MJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y8 MJF, 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 Y8 MJF registered?

Y8 MJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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