CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT59 ZXF

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 ZXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 65,247 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative. Outside of fail criteria

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

front & rear suspension area's corroding

oil residue engine & power steering rack area's

Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Sun visor can not be fully secured closed but not obstructing drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split both end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside sun visor cannot be fully close, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,754 miles

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

Offside front upper inner interior sun shield panel slightly loose.

Pass 1 Aug 2020 50,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,256 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Inner interior sun shield panel loose

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,748 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,297 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 36,297 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,634 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 33,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 24,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 18,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 18,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,704 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT59 ZXF is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT59 ZXF, 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 LT59 ZXF?

You can check the full history of LT59 ZXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT59 ZXF registered?

LT59 ZXF is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is LT59 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 ZXF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT59 ZXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT59 ZXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.