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DL10 TLX

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 TLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 109,961 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026
Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,312 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 99,312 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 96,169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 93,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 85,790 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 82,369 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 82,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 74,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tow-Bar has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,332 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,771 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2016 63,535 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 63,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 51,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Slight deformation of the n/s/r tyre inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 51,570 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 37,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 22,527 miles

Unenven front tyre wear outer edge.

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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DL10 TLX is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DL10 TLX, 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 DL10 TLX registered?

DL10 TLX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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