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DB05 BAB

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,042 mi
Last recorded156,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 BAB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 156,042 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 156,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 144,170 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 144,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 117,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,423 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 105,712 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2020 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 102,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 102,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,880 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,882 miles

Rear 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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DB05 BAB is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DB05 BAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB05 BAB registered?

DB05 BAB is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 September 2010.

Is DB05 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 BAB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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