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SM59 XAT

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,949 miles

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose broken strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 131,940 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended position lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose broken strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,183 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 127,183 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,006 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 119,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,302 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,856 miles

both rear tyre treads worn on outer edges

front exhaust at flexie corroded

rear antie roll bar corroded

rear subframe showing corriosion

Fail 14 Jan 2019 99,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyre treads worn on outer edges

front exhaust at flexie corroded

rear antie roll bar corroded

rear subframe showing corriosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer and inner edges below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer and inner edges below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 91,740 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc gaiter boot split (2.4.G.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever no movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped off at rear (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer and inner edges below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer and inner edges below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,309 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,144 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,144 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,636 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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SM59 XAT is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM59 XAT, 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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SM59 XAT is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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