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FAB 158

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,535 mi
Last recorded66,535 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 158
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 66,535 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2026 66,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,609 miles

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

oil residue rear of engine

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 49,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 49,371 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,513 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 43,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,014 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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FAB 158 is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FAB 158, 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 FAB 158 registered?

FAB 158 is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is FAB 158 safe to buy?

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