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AV10 JHO

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 JHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Supporting strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear arms lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 130,108 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure Supporting strap corroded through/ partly missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam in centre of windscreen ()

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Supporting strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear arms lightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 125,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 122,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,557 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,932 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 117,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 115,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

pressure pipe to D.P.F. insecure rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,208 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

c overs fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,511 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2019 106,511 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,981 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,126 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,125 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,702 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,920 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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AV10 JHO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV10 JHO, 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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AV10 JHO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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