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LO09 UTV

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,810 mi
Last recorded117,810 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 UTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 117,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 109,444 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 93,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 76,305 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 32,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint nut retaining device (2.4.G.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,794 miles

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

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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LO09 UTV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO09 UTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO09 UTV registered?

LO09 UTV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is LO09 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO09 UTV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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