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FG10 VPJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 135,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing worn

Pass 29 Apr 2025 126,067 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,576 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,451 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber upper mount bearing rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,950 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,256 miles

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

advise rear subframe and rear suspension components surface rusting

Fail 29 Jul 2021 98,254 miles

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

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

advise rear subframe and rear suspension components surface rusting

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on outer shoulder ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear(205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on outer shoulder ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear(205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,563 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 74,563 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,240 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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FG10 VPJ 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 73.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

FG10 VPJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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