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LR59 ZVE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 94,179 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 88,718 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust noisy flexi joint lealing (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 88,640 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm freyed on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Exhaust noisy flexi joint lealing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,662 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 70,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DETERIORATING

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 68,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DETERIORATING

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,565 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 62,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,566 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 16 w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 16 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NOTE... No oil showing on dip stick !!!

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,708 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,067 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 4,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 4,169 miles

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

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

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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LR59 ZVE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR59 ZVE, 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 LR59 ZVE registered?

LR59 ZVE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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