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LC59 RZO

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 RZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

n/s outer C.V. boot damp

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,227 miles

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

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

front wipers in a poor condition

n/s/f outer c.v. boot damp

o/s steering rack damp

Pass 8 Mar 2023 75,046 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 75,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,819 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 67,815 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,100 miles

Offside Rear Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,792 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,217 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,221 miles

oil leak

power steering is on minimum

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,221 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine management light on

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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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LC59 RZO is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LC59 RZO, 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 LC59 RZO registered?

LC59 RZO is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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