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PJ59 XFF

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,554 mi
Last recorded118,554 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 118,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside rear backing plate

Fail 3 Feb 2024 118,468 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,266 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 108,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,190 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 90,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 88,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,177 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,176 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,051 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 78,050 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFF is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XFF, 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 XFF is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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