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LP59 LMM

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,318 mi
Last recorded41,318 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 LMM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 41,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 35,938 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 35,756 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 35,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 35,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,128 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,676 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 34,676 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 33,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 33,260 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front blistered under protective material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake imbalance getting high

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 20,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 8,374 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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LP59 LMM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LP59 LMM, 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 LP59 LMM registered?

LP59 LMM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 February 2010.

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