2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

2,217 MOT tests in 2024. 51.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.3%
Failed or needed repairs48.7%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,217 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
    193 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    111 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension31.3%
  2. Brakes28.9%
  3. Lights & electrics25.7%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Tyres8.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 51.3% of 2009 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,217 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).