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FY59 LSX

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 132,846 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack........ (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 132,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex........ (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack........ (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 126,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 119,217 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2021 119,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,608 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected full light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,591 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 87,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 87,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,720 miles

Front brake discs corroded and poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,719 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs corroded and poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded and poor

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,529 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,529 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt webbing frayed.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,029 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 34,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,045 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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FY59 LSX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY59 LSX, 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 FY59 LSX registered?

FY59 LSX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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