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LS59 RMY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,364 mi
Last recorded96,364 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 RMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,364 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 95,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all steering components heavily corroded

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged borderline (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,025 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,783 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,412 miles

emissions very low

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RMY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LS59 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

LS59 RMY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is LS59 RMY safe to buy?

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