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LG59 XLK

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,215 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 106,215 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

sections of exhaust have been repaired with exhaust sealing paste

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,784 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 81,512 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,069 miles

advise both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face .

Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face .

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,037 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,523 miles

Rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,684 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,710 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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LG59 XLK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

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

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