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DN10 TMV

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 TMV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,981 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorated

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 104,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust system deteriorated

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,842 miles

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

Parking brake travel

towbar corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 99,840 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake travel

towbar corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,899 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,022 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,912 miles

No emissions detected, too clean to register on machine

Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,002 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 36,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,895 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,097 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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DN10 TMV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN10 TMV, 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 DN10 TMV registered?

DN10 TMV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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