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LC09 DMV

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,116 mi
Last recorded165,116 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 DMV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 165,116 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 153,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 142,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 131,155 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 130,672 miles

Emissions not tested due to exessive blowing on system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front sunvisor poor stow position

Offside Rear tyre getting close to min limit

front brake disce becomeing poor

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,982 miles

Exhaust connection points corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 83,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust connection points corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to detect

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,442 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,760 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,407 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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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LC09 DMV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC09 DMV, 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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LC09 DMV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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