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LR09 HKH

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,341 mi
Last recorded77,341 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 HKH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 77,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 68,360 miles

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

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

low emitter

Fail 7 Aug 2023 68,360 miles

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

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

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

low emitter

Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,662 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,498 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,953 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights have product on them (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 58,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights have product on them (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,973 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,308 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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LR09 HKH 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 89.5%.

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 LR09 HKH, 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 LR09 HKH registered?

LR09 HKH is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LR09 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 HKH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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