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DU10 VTW

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,757 mi
Last recorded153,757 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 VTW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 153,757 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Fwd Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 153,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Fwd Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Fwd Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 146,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake nearing reserve travel

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 29 Feb 2024 146,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake nearing reserve travel

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2023 138,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 125,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,997 miles

DPF Sensor wire broken

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,167 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 30,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DU10 VTW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU10 VTW, 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 DU10 VTW registered?

DU10 VTW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is DU10 VTW safe to buy?

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