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LC59 UCE

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,142 mi
Last recorded137,142 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UCE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 137,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 128,030 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 123,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 117,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (Borderline) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 105,286 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,745 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 98,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,463 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,389 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 94,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 89,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 89,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,984 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 41,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 32,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LC59 UCE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC59 UCE, 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 LC59 UCE registered?

LC59 UCE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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