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GJ10 RCY

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 RCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE GIVES REASON TO BELIEVE FRONT BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,896 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE GIVES REASON TO BELIEVE FRONT BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,487 miles

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

Offside Front blade worn

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front blade worn

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,926 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,010 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 7 May 2013 34,061 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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GJ10 RCY is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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