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LV59 KSN

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 KSN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 65,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 65,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 63,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 60,737 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 57,057 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 52,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 45,648 miles

Offside Obligatory external mirror held on with tape

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 5 May 2021 45,648 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory external mirror held on with tape

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 27 May 2020 41,578 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 41,578 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 36,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 31,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 25,100 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 25,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,072 miles

both front wishbone bushes are starting to become detached

front discs slightly lipped

front pads worn very low under to see inner pad for wear

grease around nearside front inner C.V. gaitor

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and tread cracking

rear pads look low

Pass 19 Sep 2015 19,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 16,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 12,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,092 miles

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

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

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 KSN is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

LV59 KSN is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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