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WR09 LZX

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,374 mi
Last recorded114,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,374 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 104,453 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 91,201 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 91,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 82,246 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 82,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 71,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,245 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,742 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,742 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,676 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,074 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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WR09 LZX is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR09 LZX, 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 WR09 LZX registered?

WR09 LZX is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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