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LR09 TVD

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,323 mi
Last recorded59,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 TVD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 59,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 55,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 55,320 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 53,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber incorectly fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle stuck under seat (5.2.5a)

rear exhaust rubber incorectly fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,690 miles

N/s washer jet no working but provides sufficient fluid

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,164 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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LR09 TVD is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LR09 TVD, 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 LR09 TVD registered?

LR09 TVD is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is LR09 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 TVD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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