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AJ10 VLW

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,579 mi
Last recorded137,579 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 VLW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 137,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear dust cover on brakes corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Split pin missing track rod end

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear dust cover on brakes corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2024 132,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 127,854 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 123,295 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 123,295 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both(WIPERS NOT TESTED) (3.5 (a))

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

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 12 May 2021 119,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 106,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 106,272 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,110 miles

front tyres wearing low

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 VLW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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