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LG59 XLB

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XLB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 97,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,482 miles

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

drivers sun visor loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,465 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

child seat fitted

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,225 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XLB is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

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

Is LG59 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 XLB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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