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SP59 GGJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 GGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 70,930 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe nsf suspension arm nsf/osf springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount rough when turning

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe nsr/osr upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded central flange

Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,928 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME NSF/OSF SUSPENSION ARMS AND SPRING CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front COIL SPRING FOULING AGAINST CHASSIS LEG ****DANGEROUS****

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME NSR/OSR ALL TRAILING/SUSPENSION ARMS AND DROP LINKS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,559 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 69,559 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 66,909 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 63,617 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 60,568 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,644 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 11,528 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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SP59 GGJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP59 GGJ, 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 SP59 GGJ registered?

SP59 GGJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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