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LV09 TPY

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,063 mi
Last recorded97,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,063 miles

nearside rear lamp broken and taped

Fail 30 Jan 2026 97,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside rear lamp broken and taped

Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 83,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension front bush starting to lift and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear lamp assembly damaged at top

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension front bush starting to lift and separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,432 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 58,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 53,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 53,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 48,685 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 42,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 42,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 37,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 32,806 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 TPY is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

LV09 TPY is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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