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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
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
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))
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))
undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection
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))
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
Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play
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))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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