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FG10 HVY

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 HVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 118,098 miles

o/s n/s front discs corroded and pitted on inside edges

o/s very front suspension arm bush , deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2025 118,094 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front discs corroded and pitted on inside edges

o/s very front suspension arm bush , deteriorating

rear pads approaching limit

Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,070 miles

n/s steering rack leaking

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 95,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,236 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,178 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 69,178 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,476 miles

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm of tread on outer edge and surface cracks visable

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,039 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 19,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no plate slightly loose

Front wipers staring to smeer

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HVY is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG10 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

FG10 HVY is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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