2009 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SA09 FDL
2009 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 145,049 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA09 FDL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 145,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA09 FDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Kia Sportage (SA09 FDL) between April 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SA09 FDL Mileage History
- 04/04/201234,838 mi
- 11/03/201345,960 mi+11,122 mi
- 20/03/201457,705 mi+11,745 mi
- 27/03/201457,725 mi+20 mi
- 10/03/201567,511 mi+9,786 mi
- 26/04/201674,010 mi+6,499 mi
- 03/04/201781,685 mi+7,675 mi
- 20/03/201890,625 mi+8,940 mi
- 16/03/201999,861 mi+9,236 mi
- 16/03/201999,861 mi
- 24/02/2020102,902 mi+3,041 mi
- 25/02/2020102,902 mi
- 10/03/2021104,191 mi+1,289 mi
- 10/03/2021104,192 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2022106,597 mi+2,405 mi
- 25/01/2023107,470 mi+873 mi
- 23/01/2024121,314 mi+13,844 mi
- 14/02/2025137,723 mi+16,409 mi
- 27/02/2025137,743 mi+20 mi
- 30/04/2026145,040 mi+7,297 mi
- 01/05/2026145,049 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,832 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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