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FV10 HFB

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HFB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,144 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 80,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 71,330 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 71,329 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,095 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,278 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,240 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH PARTIALLY UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH PARTIALLY UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,240 miles

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

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH PARTIALLY UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT RUBBER BUSH PARTIALLY UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,251 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 61,247 miles

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,807 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,536 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,152 miles

advise the nearside front outer disc face is not making full contact with the pad

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,915 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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FV10 HFB 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 66.7%.

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 FV10 HFB, 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 FV10 HFB registered?

FV10 HFB is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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