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GD59 KZA

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,737 mi
Last recorded120,737 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 KZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,737 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,737 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,313 miles

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

Fuel tank corroded/ showing signs of leaking

Middle & rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 116,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded/ showing signs of leaking

Middle & rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,414 miles

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

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

frount exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 113,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

frount exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,250 miles

Outer sills corroded

Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 102,370 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 102,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,166 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 90,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,010 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking at steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack at gaiter (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack at gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,201 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack & pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack & pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,324 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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GD59 KZA 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 61.9%.

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 GD59 KZA, 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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GD59 KZA is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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