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LC59 TVY

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,265 mi
Last recorded138,265 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 138,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 128,149 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 128,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 122,156 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 110,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 91,831 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 86,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,412 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,658 miles

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

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)

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

front tyres whereing on edge

nearside front washer jet blocked but offside provideing enough liquid

Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres whereing on edge

nearside front washer jet blocked but offside provideing enough liquid

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 44,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,083 miles

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)

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 TVY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

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

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