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LL59 JYN

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 JYN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever travel too far. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake noise

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake noise

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,894 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,894 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,459 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Clicking/clonking nearside front when pulling away

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,072 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Engine cover fitted

Rear brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres 3mm

Engine cover fitted

Rear brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,567 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,562 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 58,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,506 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,061 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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LL59 JYN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

LL59 JYN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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