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DY10 UWM

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 UWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 99,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINTS & FLEXI CORROSION, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT,

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF.

Rear DISC GUARDS CORRODED/ MISSING.

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 99,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINTS & FLEXI CORROSION, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT,

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF.

Rear DISC GUARDS CORRODED/ MISSING.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 92,628 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 87,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 79,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 79,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 May 2022 74,067 miles

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

Rear DISC GUARDS MISSING

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

Fail 12 May 2022 74,067 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear DISC GUARDS MISSING

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded / missing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,078 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 57,078 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,969 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,540 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DY10 UWM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY10 UWM, 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 DY10 UWM registered?

DY10 UWM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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