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LX09 XCL

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,414 mi
Last recorded109,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XCL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,414 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,414 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective broken pipe off filter (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside 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))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 96,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 73,599 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 73,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel seized .

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,336 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,726 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 52,719 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,525 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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LX09 XCL is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX09 XCL, 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 LX09 XCL registered?

LX09 XCL is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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