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LS59 USU

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,867 mi
Last recorded121,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,867 miles

Diff void bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER & 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAKS,

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD /2MM , (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Fail 27 May 2026 121,867 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & REAR, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2MM. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER & 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAKS,

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD /2MM , (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Rear DIFF VOID BUSH DETEORATED.

Rear PARK BRAKE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 8 May 2025 118,170 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 118,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 113,777 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 113,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 106,547 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 106,547 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 101,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 92,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2020 85,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,605 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 81,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 55,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 55,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 3,609 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING ON TREAD....

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL....

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower 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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LS59 USU is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USU, 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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LS59 USU is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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