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LV09 OWM

2009 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,920 mi
Last recorded127,920 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 OWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,920 miles

Middle To Rear Exhaust Flange Corrosion

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 119,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 113,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,039 miles

Front exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,673 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,257 miles

outer sill panels partially obscured by covers

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,519 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,790 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,321 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 35,913 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 30,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,324 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 OWM is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

LV09 OWM is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is LV09 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 OWM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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