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LL59 SUF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,575 mi
Last recorded97,575 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly os/ns (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

indicator switch worn offside operation

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,568 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly os/ns (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

indicator switch worn offside operation

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,542 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn and all on around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 89,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut/spring fowling inner wing on full lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn and all on around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,164 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 67,158 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

squeak from aux belt area

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 55,597 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 52,968 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 52,947 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,715 miles

Central exhaust joints corroded (not leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,715 miles

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

Central exhaust joints corroded (not leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 42,881 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 30,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 23,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,272 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 SUF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

LL59 SUF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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