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LM59 VKZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 VKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,789 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 138,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,566 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,858 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 89,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,137 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 40,909 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,181 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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LM59 VKZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LM59 VKZ, 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 LM59 VKZ registered?

LM59 VKZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is LM59 VKZ safe to buy?

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