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SB59 ZBF

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,433 mi
Last recorded86,433 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 ZBF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,437 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 83,711 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,309 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,708 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached strut top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,393 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 64,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 35,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,247 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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SB59 ZBF is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB59 ZBF, 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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SB59 ZBF is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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