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FH10 LKX

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,880 mi
Last recorded111,880 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 LKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 111,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have corrosion on them and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded usual with these vehicles and rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 111,880 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have corrosion on them and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi by subframe . please note whole exhaust system is badly corroded especially at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded usual with these vehicles and rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,336 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,336 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 102,910 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,255 miles

Coolant below min

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 97,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Coolant below min

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

vehicle under tray loose

Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thickness not visable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

blow from main centre pipe to back box on limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thickness not visable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

blow from main centre pipe to back box on limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,635 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,744 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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FH10 LKX is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH10 LKX, 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 FH10 LKX registered?

FH10 LKX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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