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GL59 FCF

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,735 mi
Last recorded161,735 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FCF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 161,735 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI POOR CONDITION

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR DIFF SEALS LEAKING

STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 153,251 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 138,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 129,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,033 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear damp with oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 101,033 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to pads been on metal (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear damp with oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,337 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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GL59 FCF is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL59 FCF, 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 GL59 FCF registered?

GL59 FCF is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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