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FL10 GYW

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,465 mi
Last recorded153,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 GYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,465 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 137,628 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 137,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 128,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 128,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,153 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 120,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,378 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slight lift detected

Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,005 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play detected

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,005 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight play detected

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,554 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,350 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,505 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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FL10 GYW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL10 GYW, 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 FL10 GYW registered?

FL10 GYW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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