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LX59 RZG

2009 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 RZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 133,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 122,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,055 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,693 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,112 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,341 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 86,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 67,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 50,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,934 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,433 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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LX59 RZG is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 LX59 RZG, 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 LX59 RZG registered?

LX59 RZG is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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