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LP09 BMZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,320 mi
Last recorded150,320 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 BMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 150,320 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 150,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 148,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 148,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,320 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Through steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 137,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Through steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Small cut in CV boot

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,334 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,467 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,465 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner C.V gaiter leaking grease

nearside front tyre slightly deflated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 80,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner C.V gaiter leaking grease

nearside front tyre slightly deflated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,563 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,377 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 53,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,237 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,177 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low. 215/65hr16

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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LP09 BMZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 LP09 BMZ, 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 LP09 BMZ registered?

LP09 BMZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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