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LC59 UCL

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,999 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,094 miles

brake discs showing signs of wear

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,605 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,280 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,280 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding hand brake? (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,350 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 67,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,117 miles

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,795 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 47,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,066 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,928 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 28,927 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,695 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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 UCL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC59 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

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

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