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LC59 ZLN

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 103,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot fit over other cv boot, no leak of grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 103,270 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount come apart (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount come apart (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot fit over other cv boot, no leak of grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 95,773 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,440 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,756 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 47,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Bonnet safety catch partially seized.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,749 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 43,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,417 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 ZLN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

LC59 ZLN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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