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DN09 LCM

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 LCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 117,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 111,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2020 111,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2019 100,882 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 100,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 90,878 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2018 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2017 79,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 67,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 54,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 54,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 33,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,332 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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DN09 LCM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN09 LCM, 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 DN09 LCM registered?

DN09 LCM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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