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LL59 BXU

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,764 mi
Last recorded102,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 BXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,764 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper valence braket rusted away (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly detearated **** craze cracking in plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly detearated **** craze cracking in plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides ***disc stone guards rusted away/missing

under side of vehicle heavy corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2026 102,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper valence braket rusted away (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly detearated **** craze cracking in plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly detearated **** craze cracking in plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides ***disc stone guards rusted away/missing

under side of vehicle heavy corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,685 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 100,639 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly defective *** craze cracking in plastic**** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly defective *** craze cracking in plastic**** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel tight to rotate by hand **** binding ****

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated *** craze cracking in plastic *** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated *** craze cracking in plastic *** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust pitting on face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,617 miles

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

Nearside rear lens cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and back plate corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seats was not in vehicle at time of test.

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 95,573 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded joints

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,051 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 87,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,503 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 42,503 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 31,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 21,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,346 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LL59 BXU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LL59 BXU, 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 LL59 BXU registered?

LL59 BXU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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