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LB59 UXL

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,784 mi
Last recorded140,784 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 UXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 140,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

STEERING RACK SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,364 miles

STEERING RACK SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 23 Sep 2023 123,983 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 123,969 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,194 miles

all exhaust flanges are corroded

both the front track rod end dust covers are perished

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is becoming unbonded

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

slight brake judder evident

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,816 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush is becoming unbonded

rear brake discs are corroded

rear silencer and flange are corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,113 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,721 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 12,955 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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LB59 UXL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB59 UXL, 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 LB59 UXL registered?

LB59 UXL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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