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LC59 TVT

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 TVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 128,574 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 128,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 121,401 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 121,881 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 116,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 108,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,632 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,953 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

park brake performance just met

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 59,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,718 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 41,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,142 miles

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

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

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 TVT is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

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