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LS59 VAE

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 VAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,507 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 46,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 42,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter greasy

Fail 11 Oct 2024 42,448 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter greasy

Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,851 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 34,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside+nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,338 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 27,277 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,280 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 19,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,619 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 12,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,924 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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LS59 VAE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS59 VAE?

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What year was LS59 VAE registered?

LS59 VAE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LS59 VAE safe to buy?

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