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MX59 XAW

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 XAW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 51,206 miles

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 27 Jan 2025 42,890 miles

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

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,641 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,247 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,679 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 41,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 41,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,882 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,290 miles

nsf tyre cracking and perishing on tread

Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,290 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre cracking and perishing on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,341 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 29,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,294 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 19,063 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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MX59 XAW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 MX59 XAW, 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 MX59 XAW registered?

MX59 XAW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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