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BN10 DPE

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,960 mi
Last recorded116,960 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 DPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 116,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 116,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads (appear to be wearing thin) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 107,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive movement in offside front lower arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers mot clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads (appear to be wearing thin) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,106 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2020 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,260 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 77,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,733 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,445 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,199 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,252 miles

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

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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BN10 DPE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN10 DPE, 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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BN10 DPE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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