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LV09 HXC

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 HXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 52,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone forward bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 52,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone forward bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Moderate bind - tight to rotate. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind from caliper; no effort from inner drum{park brake} (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting in tread grooves/ perrished on sidewalls - DOT2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 48,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 48,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 41,326 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 41,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily cracking/separating along the treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,959 miles

Front exhaust damaged

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,959 miles

Front exhaust damaged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

radial cracks in offside rear tyre (3mm)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked inbetween tread

Fail 21 Mar 2013 21,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked inbetween tread

offside rear tyre, slightly perished/cracked inbetween tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,301 miles

nsf tyre low on the outer edge

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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LV09 HXC 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 75%.

Across all 2009 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 70,126 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LV09 HXC, 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 LV09 HXC registered?

LV09 HXC is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LV09 HXC safe to buy?

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