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AU10 VPW

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VPW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper Mounting Corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 135,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Multi drive belt snapped

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper Mounting Corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,616 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 107,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,730 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AU10 VPW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU10 VPW, 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 AU10 VPW registered?

AU10 VPW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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