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AU10 XYT

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,800 mi
Last recorded155,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 XYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 155,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travels

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 155,798 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack ,drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travels

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,774 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,948 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight play and oil leak from steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2020 59,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

slight play and oil leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,146 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f outer track rod end boot perished

slight play and leak from steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2019 55,407 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 215/65/16h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f lower ball cover split

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust flexi

slight play and leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,239 miles

front exhaust flexi leaking

o/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,436 miles

n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,202 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,034 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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AU10 XYT is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU10 XYT, 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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AU10 XYT is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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