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SO59 JYR

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,384 mi
Last recorded131,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 JYR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,384 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck/breather pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle , including all chassis and suspension arms

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

rear bumper supports corroded

rear diff mount worn

tow bar and frame heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,342 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system , fuel tank straps and hose clips corroded

tow bar corroded

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,052 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle , including all subframes,fuel filler pipes, hose clips and exhaust

oil leak from rear diff

propshaft rear mounting rubber splitting

rear axle mounting rubber (rear) unbonded with play

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,534 miles

both front tyre tread depths low

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes and rear subframe

general corrosion to underbody , including exhaust sections

rear bumper mountings corroded

rear propshaft rubber cracking and splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,953 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded around flexible joint

light corrosion to underbody and fuel tank filler pipes

nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,902 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2019 111,900 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,319 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack weeping at gator (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 26,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SO59 JYR is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO59 JYR, 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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SO59 JYR is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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