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FY59 LSK

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 LSK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,038 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,633 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 54,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut with canvus exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front split and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 45,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,382 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 34,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension 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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FY59 LSK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY59 LSK, 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 FY59 LSK registered?

FY59 LSK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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