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GJ10 EWE

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,530 mi
Last recorded125,530 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 EWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,530 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 125,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,489 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 105,408 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,015 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate from arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 97,015 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicator illuminate a constant solid amber and do not flash (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate from arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,842 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,921 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GJ10 EWE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ10 EWE, 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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GJ10 EWE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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