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LC59 ZJZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,336 mi
Last recorded182,336 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 182,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 172,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 151,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 142,497 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,872 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,872 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,567 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,652 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,588 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,588 miles

Nearside 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 ZJZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

LC59 ZJZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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