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LG59 XKT

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,050 mi
Last recorded93,050 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XKT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,050 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,504 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,504 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,874 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,365 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,365 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,694 miles

both front tyres are close to 2 mm tread left

Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres are close to 2 mm tread left

Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,634 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 25,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LG59 XKT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG59 XKT, 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 LG59 XKT registered?

LG59 XKT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LG59 XKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 XKT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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