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FG10 HVV

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,641 mi
Last recorded102,641 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 102,641 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front most lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF + OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR + OSR showing signs of brake binding on disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension compents (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyre tread getting close to the legal limit

both rear brake backing plates corroded

handbrake lever high

Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside head lamp in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front + rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high

Fail 4 Nov 2024 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside head lamp in poor condition

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front + rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake lever high

Pass 11 Nov 2023 92,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 92,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 91,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,981 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,981 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 77,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,984 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,574 miles

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

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 HVV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVV, 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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FG10 HVV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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