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FP10 MBX

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 MBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 123,452 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 123,405 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,632 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))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,736 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

steering slightly rough in operation

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,520 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 109,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,578 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 104,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts tested - seats folded, vehicle loaded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,180 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,622 miles

Rear unable to check rear seats and seat belts.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,278 miles

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

Rear unable to check rear seats and seat belts.

Pass 31 May 2017 63,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,678 miles

o/s front cracked and wearing low

Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front cracked and wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,362 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked & perished

rear wiper blade split

under vehicle dirty

Pass 10 May 2013 25,316 miles

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

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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FP10 MBX is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP10 MBX, 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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FP10 MBX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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