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LV59 DWK

2009 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 DWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 117,108 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front exhaust slight leak

headlamp aim poor

Fail 19 May 2026 117,108 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise front exhaust slight leak

headlamp aim poor

Pass 15 May 2025 102,512 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 102,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

one numberplate light not working

Pass 21 May 2024 92,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,120 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,298 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 67,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,982 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,400 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 33,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,969 miles

play in osf track rod end

Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,489 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 11,648 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,643 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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LV59 DWK is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV59 DWK, 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 LV59 DWK registered?

LV59 DWK is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is LV59 DWK safe to buy?

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