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KR58 LGJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,846 mi
Last recorded117,846 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 117,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

disc back plates showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,676 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 116,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,883 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,095 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 111,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,348 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,653 miles

Exhaust poor and slight blow

Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,653 miles

Exhaust poor and slight blow

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KR58 LGJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR58 LGJ, 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 KR58 LGJ registered?

KR58 LGJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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