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AJ10 TLO

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 TLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 129,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 124,357 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 124,357 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 118,707 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 109,678 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 97,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 77,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 72,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 65,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,169 miles

Offside Front Seat base slightly loose but secure

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 27,562 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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AJ10 TLO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLO, 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 AJ10 TLO registered?

AJ10 TLO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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