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DN59 VHR

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,622 mi
Last recorded119,622 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VHR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,622 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Fuel filler kneck pipes heavily corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 116,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Fuel filler kneck pipes heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,532 miles

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes- ok at time of test

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 111,532 miles

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes- ok at time of test

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked still visible (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both rear solid fuel pipes corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust back box blowing

Fail 9 Oct 2023 103,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working All washers inoperative with sufficient fluid in bottle (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked still visible (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both rear solid fuel pipes corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust back box blowing

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,252 miles

Front Number plate cracked but still legible

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Unable to see signs of split , slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded part missing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,649 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded part missing

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 81,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded / missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 76,514 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,096 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 53,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,281 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,700 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 19,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN59 VHR is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN59 VHR, 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.

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What year was DN59 VHR registered?

DN59 VHR is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 January 2010.

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