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YJ09 JVT

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,147 mi
Last recorded114,147 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 JVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 114,147 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 114,145 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,556 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 111,556 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blake Smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 105,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in nearside rack arm

Fail 1 Nov 2021 103,539 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,202 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,718 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,462 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,662 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 29,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YJ09 JVT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ09 JVT, 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 YJ09 JVT registered?

YJ09 JVT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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