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LV59 KSZ

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,066 mi
Last recorded127,066 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 KSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 127,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 127,066 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 111,362 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,879 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,568 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 30,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out,not enough smoke emitted to obtain a reading.

Pass 22 May 2012 19,223 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 KSZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV59 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

LV59 KSZ is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LV59 KSZ safe to buy?

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