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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LB09 LGJMOT history

LB09 LGJ is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
168,869 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LGJ was last recorded at 168,869 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 7,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,031 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,838 miles
Average per year
9,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,869 miles
  • 2024 – 161,031 miles
  • 2023 – 151,953 miles
  • 2022 – 143,483 miles
  • 2021 – 135,685 miles
  • 2020 – 128,696 miles
  • 2019 – 118,977 miles
  • 2018 – 102,373 miles
  • 2017 – 93,472 miles
  • 2016 – 85,993 miles
  • 2015 – 78,129 miles
  • 2014 – 65,839 miles
  • 2013 – 54,680 miles
  • 2012 – 44,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,869 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,869 miles (+7,838)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    202757563832
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,031 miles (+9,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    161,031 miles
    Test number
    459780062818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,953 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,953 miles
    Test number
    433098562266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,483 miles (+7,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,483 miles
    Test number
    304929486966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,685 miles (+6,989)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,685 miles
    Test number
    788646636756
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass128,696 miles (+9,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    233059924599
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    404927504205
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail118,977 miles (+16,604)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    369401252303
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass102,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,373 miles
    Test number
    119682819407
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail102,372 miles (+8,900)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    348807626918
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,472 miles (+7,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    225052158365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have 1/2mm lip (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,993 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    823298678562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,129 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    132393571589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,877 miles (+12,038)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    648848005265
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,839 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    608843004209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,680 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    335263793106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,787 miles
    Test number
    418475302200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 LGJ

Does LB09 LGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 LGJ expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LGJ?
The MOT on LB09 LGJ expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 LGJ done?
LB09 LGJ was recorded at 168,869 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 9,424 miles a year.
Has LB09 LGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LGJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB09 LGJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB09 LGJ find?
LB09 LGJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded.

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