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AD59 SYU

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 127,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 115,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 107,296 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,701 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,453 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,783 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,111 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

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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AD59 SYU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,328 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 AD59 SYU, 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 16 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 AD59 SYU?

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What year was AD59 SYU registered?

AD59 SYU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 February 2010.

Is AD59 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 SYU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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