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LC59 ZHR

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,204 mi
Last recorded67,204 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 67,204 miles

Clutch pipe damper leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,321 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 63,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering locking device missing both track rod end split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,531 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on tread on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,206 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2020 50,191 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 43,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,719 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,711 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 18,325 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,529 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 ZHR 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

LC59 ZHR is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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