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BU10 ZKC

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,953 mi
Last recorded139,953 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 139,953 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 139,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 127,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 127,494 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

engine noisy on idle - further investigation required

Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,182 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 123,182 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,158 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 119,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 114,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,073 miles

Central Front **** BONNET SECOND CATCH STICKING OPEN ****

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.3MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.3MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 111,073 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front **** BONNET SECOND CATCH STICKING OPEN ****

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 2.3MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.3MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 1.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 1.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 106,263 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *** TAIL SILENCER BROKEN AWAY *** (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE IN POOR CONDITION *** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 1.9MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 1.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BRAKES NOISEY, (SUSPECT PARKING BRAKE SHOES)

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE T 3.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE T 1.65MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****TYRE AT 2.7MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

TYRES UNDER INFLATED

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,873 miles

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

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

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

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

TYRES UNDER INFLATED

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 76,963 miles

Central Front Upper Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,062 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,983 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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BU10 ZKC is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU10 ZKC, 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 BU10 ZKC registered?

BU10 ZKC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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