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LG59 XLC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,259 mi
Last recorded144,259 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 144,259 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 139,748 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,655 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 135,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge just met legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame and rear axle corroded still strengthened

rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened surface rust

rear floor area surface rust

Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake disc surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2020 124,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 16 Jan 2020 124,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,734 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 105,915 miles

front and rear brake disc corroded surface rust due to standing

front and rear of vehicle surface rust

front sub frame corroded still strengthened

x4 coil springs corroded due ton standing

Pass 5 May 2016 105,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,765 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 24,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 XLC is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

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

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