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MM59 KOU

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,560 mi
Last recorded122,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM59 KOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 122,560 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 100,313 miles

Tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front both slight worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 87,567 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front both slight worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,791 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,782 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 45,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,154 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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MM59 KOU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MM59 KOU, 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 MM59 KOU registered?

MM59 KOU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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