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DP10 VJY

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 VJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,996 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,996 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,025 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 78,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,723 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 75,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 66,174 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 62,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jul 2014 27,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,806 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DP10 VJY is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 DP10 VJY, 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 DP10 VJY registered?

DP10 VJY is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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