2010 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · DN59 VHR
2010 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 127,905 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN59 VHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 127,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN59 VHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Kia Sportage (DN59 VHR) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DN59 VHR Mileage History
- 08/10/2024111,532 mi
- 08/10/2024111,532 mi
- 20/10/2025116,920 mi+5,388 mi
- 20/10/2025119,622 mi+2,702 mi
- 08/10/2026127,905 mi+8,283 mi
Average of roughly 8,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (SL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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