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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LS09 UCTMOT history

LS09 UCT is a silver diesel Kia Sportage first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

LS09 UCT silver Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2025
Mileage
132,589 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
12 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 UCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS09 UCT was last recorded at 132,589 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 4,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,543 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,046 miles
Average per year
7,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,589 miles
  • 2024 – 128,543 miles
  • 2022 – 124,561 miles
  • 2021 – 120,711 miles
  • 2020 – 116,925 miles
  • 2019 – 106,359 miles
  • 2018 – 94,933 miles
  • 2017 – 85,067 miles
  • 2016 – 78,236 miles
  • 2015 – 66,336 miles
  • 2014 – 51,249 miles
  • 2013 – 42,865 miles
  • 2012 – 32,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,589 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play un attached dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,589 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,589 miles
    Test number
    406257098957
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play un attached dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,543 miles
    Test number
    374709395234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,543 miles (+3,982)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,543 miles
    Test number
    416308910763
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Snapped (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    640158838988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,561 miles (+3,850)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    836273150283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    365788605226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail120,711 miles (+3,786)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,711 miles
    Test number
    128916698923
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,925 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,925 miles
    Test number
    468268300368
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail116,924 miles (+170)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,924 miles
    Test number
    334372662978
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail116,754 miles (+10,395)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,754 miles
    Test number
    785361010128
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPipe broken out of d p f but has passed emissions
    • AdvisorySerious oil leak from around engine

  11. Pass106,359 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,359 miles
    Test number
    552080033617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,337 miles (+14)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,337 miles
    Test number
    620752869551
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail106,323 miles (+11,390)4 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,323 miles
    Test number
    872706389222
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass94,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    411209843301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at particulate filter pressure pipe union corrosion (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail94,933 miles (+9,866)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    210048566848
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at particulate filter pressure pipe union corrosion (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,067 miles (+6,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    561088461447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    339825008846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,236 miles (+11,900)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    967132504614
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass66,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,336 miles
    Test number
    126609395058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,336 miles (+15,087)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,336 miles
    Test number
    717419995059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail51,249 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    347772594008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,249 miles (+8,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    869752694015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,865 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    929107103141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    145178102164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,587 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    645712302145
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS09 UCT

Does LS09 UCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 UCT expired on 30 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 UCT?
The MOT on LS09 UCT expired on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 UCT done?
LS09 UCT was recorded at 132,589 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 7,711 miles a year.
Has LS09 UCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 UCT has failed 13 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 UCT 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 LS09 UCT find?
LS09 UCT failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 11 major defects: nearside front fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipe; central front exhaust system insecure and rear; central rear seat belt buckle missing, and 9 more.

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