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SC59 HXG

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 HXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 116,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust bracket rubbing against sub-frame

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,494 miles

both rear brake baking plats deteriorated?

Fail 17 Dec 2019 94,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment binding on (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding ? hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

both rear brake baking plats deteriorated?

Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,562 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advice keep eye on n/s/f and n/s/r tyers

Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,373 miles

advice on further look at brake discs all round

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 42,589 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,183 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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SC59 HXG is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SC59 HXG, 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 SC59 HXG registered?

SC59 HXG is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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