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FV59 LHR

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LHR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,824 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,886 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,736 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 22,736 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 24 May 2013 19,550 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 17,432 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FV59 LHR is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV59 LHR, 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 FV59 LHR registered?

FV59 LHR is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is FV59 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 LHR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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