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LD09 SBV

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 SBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,132 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 102,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,973 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,860 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 90,532 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 77,726 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,030 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,098 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,160 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,482 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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LD09 SBV is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black 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 LD09 SBV, 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 LD09 SBV registered?

LD09 SBV is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is LD09 SBV safe to buy?

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