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FG10 BDX

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,481 mi
Last recorded94,481 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 BDX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,481 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 94,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 85,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 74,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,111 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 62,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,627 miles

Offside screen cracked at bottom

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 54,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside screen cracked at bottom

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,531 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,527 miles

front brake pads approx 60 - 70% worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,968 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

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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FG10 BDX is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG10 BDX, 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 FG10 BDX registered?

FG10 BDX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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