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EX10 KZZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,868 mi
Last recorded108,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 108,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 98,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 98,003 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak By exhaust mount (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush detaching from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 89,036 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front brake disc lip

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 83,377 miles

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

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,496 miles

Handbrake lever travel becoming long

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexible pipe slight damage.

Fail 20 Dec 2019 71,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,664 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 51,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 15%.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted at the off side rear.

near side front lower suspension arm front bush shows extensive deterioration/play.

off side front lower suspension arm front bush shows extensive deterioration/play.

rear parking brake shows a minimum overall performance effort of 16%.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,029 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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EX10 KZZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol 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 EX10 KZZ, 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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EX10 KZZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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