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SC59 VMV

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,803 mi
Last recorded127,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 127,803 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr (5.3.2 (b))

osf position light intensity reduced but not excessively

osf washer jet not working, enough fluid provided from nsf to clear the windscreen

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 5 Jun 2026 127,780 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nsf (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr (5.3.2 (b))

osf position light intensity reduced but not excessively

osf washer jet not working, enough fluid provided from nsf to clear the windscreen

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2025 110,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and perished/cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges and perished/cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,786 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,960 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 93,949 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective rear diesel particulate filter pressure sensor pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of diesel particulate filter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,853 miles

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

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

exhaust dpf pipe/joint

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,264 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,665 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,203 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 77,203 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,150 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 74,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,557 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 57,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,145 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 23,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VMV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

SC59 VMV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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