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AJ10 LPC

2010 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

111,743 mi
Last recorded111,743 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 LPC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,743 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 124,287 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking Leaking from nearside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,325 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slight grabbing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie-rods ()

oil staining rack area

Fail 7 Nov 2024 118,324 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth and split (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slight grabbing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie-rods ()

oil staining rack area

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,743 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 111,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,910 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 101,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Front Nearside Front foglight inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,475 miles

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,475 miles

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 94,191 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 82,701 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight leak

Fail 18 May 2020 82,449 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,640 miles

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,165 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,962 miles

minor accident damage to rear bumper

Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

minor accident damage to rear bumper

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,471 miles

Front brakes getting low would strong advice fora brake check

Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes getting low would strong advice fora brake check

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advice to change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 47,907 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on edges(215/65/16)

Pass 1 May 2014 34,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 May 2014 34,210 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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AJ10 LPC is a 2010 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 AJ10 LPC, 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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AJ10 LPC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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