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PY59 KBV

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,882 mi
Last recorded136,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 KBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 132,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 132,352 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil overfull

Pass 7 Feb 2020 124,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 124,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,857 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Undertray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 109,857 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,752 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 73,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 62,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PY59 KBV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY59 KBV, 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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PY59 KBV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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