CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY09 NEW

2009 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,556 mi
Last recorded136,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Sportage70,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 NEW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 136,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 122,400 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 122,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexie pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2023 108,592 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2022 99,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,654 miles

Slight perish both front radius mounting

Pass 14 Apr 2020 81,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 81,871 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 55,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,483 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,700 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY09 NEW is a 2009 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY09 NEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY09 NEW?

You can check the full history of LY09 NEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY09 NEW registered?

LY09 NEW is a 2009 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 July 2009.

Is LY09 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 NEW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY09 NEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY09 NEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.