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KV59 HLZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,409 mi
Last recorded65,409 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 HLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,650 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 61,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.34mm 235/60/R16--- 100H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 58,165 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/r16-100H M+S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a bulge in the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,066 miles

Engine noisy

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing smooth outer edge & close to limit - Measured 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured 1.5mm as marked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing smooth outer edge & close to limit - Measured 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,276 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 50,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working blown fuse (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 44,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,908 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,947 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reflector damage (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 34,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reflector damage (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside siderepeater lense damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,216 miles

emmissions level too low to take a reading

Fail 22 Oct 2013 23,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing on edges

emmissions level too low to take a reading

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,846 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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KV59 HLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KV59 HLZ, 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 KV59 HLZ registered?

KV59 HLZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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