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LC59 UED

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,769 mi
Last recorded115,769 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,769 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,113 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 108,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,047 miles

both front antiroll lings slight play in ball joint

Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front antiroll lings slight play in ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,371 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake travel nearing limit (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,599 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,409 miles

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

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

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 UED is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC59 UED, 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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LC59 UED is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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