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LS59 KJF

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,544 mi
Last recorded196,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 KJF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 196,544 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2025 196,543 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 194,276 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 190,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 188,904 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 184,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr(Inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 180,138 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 176,102 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 176,102 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 171,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 171,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 167,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 163,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 163,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 159,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 156,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 151,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 151,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 133,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LS59 KJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS59 KJF, 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 LS59 KJF registered?

LS59 KJF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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