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KU59 LMY

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,449 mi
Last recorded122,449 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 LMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 110,299 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine cutting out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,400 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2021 105,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,306 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 88,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,736 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,823 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,429 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Stickers in nearside off windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,634 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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KU59 LMY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU59 LMY, 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 KU59 LMY registered?

KU59 LMY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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