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LC59 TVZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge...

Fail 27 Mar 2025 96,440 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge...

Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front macpherson strut top mount perished...

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,847 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 80,624 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position BONNET LOCK SEIZED (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,811 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroaded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroaded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,363 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,058 miles

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 TVZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

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

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