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LC59 TUY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 TUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 111,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 107,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 103,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 98,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,982 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,687 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,778 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,592 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,465 miles

both number plates damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

front pads low

Fail 28 Nov 2012 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

front pads low

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 TUY 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 84.2%.

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 LC59 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

LC59 TUY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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