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LF59 XJK

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Lpg 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 XJK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,430 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 112,424 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe corroded and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe,corroded, up side of tank and at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 98,373 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 98,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe where it goes into plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,123 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

LPG pipe starting to rub on rear diff

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2012 28,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

LPG pipe starting to rub on rear diff

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

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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LF59 XJK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,656cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF59 XJK, 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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LF59 XJK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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