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AF10 RCU

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 RCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,870 miles

Gearbox has light misting of oil.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 11 Jan 2023 115,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Gearbox has light misting of oil.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,313 miles

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 109,291 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,136 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,169 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,591 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,299 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear close to legal limit

Offside Front close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 62,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,577 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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AF10 RCU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF10 RCU, 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 AF10 RCU registered?

AF10 RCU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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