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WN09 LBO

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 LBO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint From boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 115,621 miles

Deteration in exhaust system

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both brake back plates corroded

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mountings point corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 110,226 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U J joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,542 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has slight wear in top mount

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 103,536 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside front shock absorber has slight wear in top mount

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,001 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,744 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,230 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,297 miles

slight seepage of oil around offside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,644 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacement now! (4.1.E.1)

slight seepage of oil around offside steering rack gaiter.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,666 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 48,666 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,487 miles

Offside front lower wishbone bush,bonding beginning to fail.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,180 miles

Offside front lower wishbone bush, bonding is starting to fail.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,382 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,017 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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WN09 LBO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN09 LBO, 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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WN09 LBO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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