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LC59 TVK

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,203 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 107,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 83,002 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 52,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 41,958 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,077 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 29,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,535 miles

Offside Front Lower 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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LC59 TVK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

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

Is LC59 TVK safe to buy?

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