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DS10 DSJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,438 mi
Last recorded22,438 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 DSJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 22,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 22,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 22,248 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 22,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 21,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 20,947 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 20,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 17,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,960 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 13,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 11,308 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 7,170 miles

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

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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DS10 DSJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DS10 DSJ, 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 DS10 DSJ registered?

DS10 DSJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is DS10 DSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS10 DSJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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