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AK10 MKP

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 MKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,009 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,803 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,268 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 100,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Inlet pipe for rear silencer fully corroded ( held in place with supporting bracket and marked with chalk) minimal effect on exhaust emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush de-bonded ( marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush de-bonded ( marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Large retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 73,706 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,706 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubed off

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,668 miles

slight play-in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,658 miles

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

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

nsf tyre 3mm worn on outer edge

nsr tyre 3mm on outer

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2015 41,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,227 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

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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AK10 MKP 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK10 MKP, 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 AK10 MKP registered?

AK10 MKP is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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