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LB59 LHA

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 LHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,978 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 76,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver Door In A Poor Condition But Operates Correctly

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 70,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver Door In A Poor Condition But Operates Correctly

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,179 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,095 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,898 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack has a slight oil leak

noise from engine

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,303 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 31,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Wipe blades smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,389 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 26,389 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,644 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 19,644 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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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LB59 LHA 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 66.7%.

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 LB59 LHA, 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 LB59 LHA registered?

LB59 LHA is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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