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LL09 UCT

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 UCT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,113 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 111,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,216 miles

offside front seat belt fluffy

Fail 1 Nov 2024 109,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear discs deteriorated,front exhaust corroded,offside front seat belt fluffy.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexi outer sleeving deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2022 87,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flexi outer sleeving deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,181 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 39,609 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure sensor boss corroded away (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,982 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

small crack in front number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LL09 UCT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL09 UCT, 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 LL09 UCT registered?

LL09 UCT is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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