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LC59 ZVM

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,802 mi
Last recorded92,802 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,977 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,385 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 79,370 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,776 miles

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

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe burst/corroded at flexi pipe. (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking. (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads on metal on nearside rear. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres getting low on outer edges of tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored due to pads on metal. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre on outer edge of tread. ()

Pass 23 May 2016 57,227 miles

radial bulge on offside rear tyre

slight oil dampness at nearside steering rack boot

Fail 21 May 2015 41,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 41,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,863 miles

Both front wishbone front bushes starting to split.

Front brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,146 miles

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)

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 ZVM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

LC59 ZVM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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