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FV59 BKA

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 99,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,223 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 65,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,312 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,530 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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FV59 BKA is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV59 BKA, 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 FV59 BKA registered?

FV59 BKA is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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