2009 Kia Sportage · 8,743 MOT tests
2009 Kia Sportage reliability
2009 Kia Sportages fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Sportage years (8,743 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 45.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 97,496
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,743
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 14.4% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.7%
- Lights and electrics19.6%
- Brakes14.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Tyres7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.32%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 4.83%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.75%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.43%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.8%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.8%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Kia Sportage reliable?
2009 Kia Sportages fail 45.3% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Sportage years (8,743 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.1% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.32% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Kia Sportage shows 97,496 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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