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LC59 ZPG

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 ZPG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,361 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 80,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Complete exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,332 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

Front brake discs worn.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,435 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,277 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,153 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 68,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (door jamb) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Front lower arm forward bush showing wear

Offside Front lower balljoint boot damp with grease

Offside Front tyre getting worn

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

handbrake high

rear subframe rusting

sill covers fitted

underbody covered in mud

underbody rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,124 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,272 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 ZPG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPG, 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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LC59 ZPG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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