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EK10 EJN

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 EJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 117,311 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 117,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,480 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 105,478 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,865 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,347 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminals are loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 81,347 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier terminals are loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,447 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 52,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,016 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 52,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,095 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,083 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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EK10 EJN is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK10 EJN, 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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EK10 EJN is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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