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LC59 ZHK

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,196 mi
Last recorded115,196 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 ZHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber torn

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,838 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,789 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,080 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 105,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,025 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 71,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,280 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/r hanbrake grabbing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,758 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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LC59 ZHK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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