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LG09 XCW

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,329 mi
Last recorded82,329 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 XCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 82,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,072 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 73,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,334 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush front and back attach to same bar (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush front and back attach to same bar (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush front and back attach to same bar (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing bush front and back attach to same bar (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,394 miles

Brake performance not tested due to the condition of brakes, delerometer test will not be carried out. (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust front flex pipe damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,250 miles

Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

exhaust front flex pipe damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 23,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,604 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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LG09 XCW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG09 XCW, 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 LG09 XCW registered?

LG09 XCW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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