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PJ59 ENF

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 ENF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,785 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 117,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached shocker mount worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,349 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff / drive shaft

Fail 15 Aug 2024 111,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rear diff / drive shaft

Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,862 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,992 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 98,991 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. MISSING (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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 2 Nov 2021 95,025 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION AND SUB-FRAME RUSTY

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,247 miles

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

rusty on underside

Fail 6 Nov 2020 87,247 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

rusty on underside

Pass 23 Oct 2019 75,066 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 75,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,973 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,516 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,958 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 36,958 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2013 29,055 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 21,110 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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PJ59 ENF is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ59 ENF, 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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PJ59 ENF is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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