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AV10 NKL

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,938 mi
Last recorded39,938 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 NKL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 37,493 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 37,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 34,362 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 34,362 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 32,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,308 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 30,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,694 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,530 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 NKL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV10 NKL, 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 AV10 NKL registered?

AV10 NKL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is AV10 NKL safe to buy?

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