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FV60 JFJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,484 mi
Last recorded150,484 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 JFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 150,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 130,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 130,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 117,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in the boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 116,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in the boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 106,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 106,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 98,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,866 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre low on edges

nearside tyre low on inner egde

offside front tyre low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 63,803 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both number plate light lenses ,covers missing

nearside rear tyre low on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)

different size tyres front to rear

front discs lipped

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low reading nearside rear park brake

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,902 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
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FV60 JFJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV60 JFJ, 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 FV60 JFJ registered?

FV60 JFJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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