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LS59 VAY

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,806 mi
Last recorded100,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,806 miles

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

weep of oil from both steering rack end joint areas

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,105 miles

slight weep of oil from nearside steering rack end joint area

some wear and pitting to all four brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

slight weep of oil from nearside steering rack end joint area

some wear and pitting to all four brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,130 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,286 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake long travel

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 90,666 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake long travel

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,869 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Rear both tyres worn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,017 miles

long handbrake travel

rear pads worn

Pass 9 May 2017 79,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 64,800 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,134 miles

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

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,461 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 VAY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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