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LV09 MXE

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,345 mi
Last recorded178,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 MXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 178,345 miles

Front Exhaust section slightly leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering rack slightly damp

Fail 9 Jun 2026 178,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust section slightly leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering rack slightly damp

Pass 22 May 2025 169,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 May 2025 169,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 149,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 130,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2022 111,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,634 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 93,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight twist, o/s/f brake hose

Fail 13 Sep 2019 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight twist, o/s/f brake hose

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,777 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,279 miles

235/55/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,470 miles

235/55/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Aug 2015 48,470 miles

235/55/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,320 miles

steering rack damp on offside

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,308 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,267 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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LV09 MXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV09 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

LV09 MXE is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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