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LB09 FPJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 FPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,183 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,922 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush, BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,952 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 85,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,402 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,781 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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LB09 FPJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LB09 FPJ, 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 LB09 FPJ registered?

LB09 FPJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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