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LS59 VAJ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 VAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 80,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,090 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot slightly wet (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2022 60,319 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 60,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 65 R16 H (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,746 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 8,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,968 miles

Nearside front and offside front, lower suspension arm, rubber bush bonding has began to fail !

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 VAJ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

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

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