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BK10 UAM

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,228 mi
Last recorded155,228 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 UAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 155,228 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front inner bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape, on 3mm, 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak, (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 149,454 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 149,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,553 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,720 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & wear on outer edge. 215/65/16 98H Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & severe wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 118,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,146 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 5 May 2016 75,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 75,886 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nails in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 75,293 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and has tearing to tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 48,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,025 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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BK10 UAM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BK10 UAM, 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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BK10 UAM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2010.

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