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KS59 UBK

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,152 mi
Last recorded97,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 UBK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder of tread - nearly to cords, advise tyre replacement and wheel alignment check. 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,101 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 91,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,232 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 85,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth & Holed (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Relocated to outside of swept area ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 78,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 59,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,991 miles

Small split in N/S/F drop link dust cover.

Wipers smear.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Small split in N/S/F drop link dust cover.

Wipers smear.

Pass 9 Jan 2018 42,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,171 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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KS59 UBK is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS59 UBK, 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 KS59 UBK registered?

KS59 UBK is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 2010.

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