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AA53 BAB

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 BAB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 121,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,773 miles

Front suspension components slight corrosion

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

Rear suspension components/arms/subframe corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 103,772 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components slight corrosion

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

Rear suspension components/arms/subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 88,934 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 74,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 67,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,656 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 53,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,571 miles

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

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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AA53 BAB is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AA53 BAB, 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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AA53 BAB is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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