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LG59 XKW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,997 mi
Last recorded73,997 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,318 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff casing/possible seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 67,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,750 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight surface corrosion inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,411 miles

Offside Front Spring close to inner wing/turret on full lock.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box casing corroded & slight blow at seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 50,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2014 45,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,295 miles

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

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

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 XKW 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 81.3%.

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 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 LG59 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

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

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