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SC59 VRV

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 VRV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 103,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,323 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak engine oil seepage ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,600 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 90,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance of 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,284 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,997 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,997 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,715 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 VRV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

SC59 VRV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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