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GJ10 TUO

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 TUO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,266 miles

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

Intermittent 'judder' on power steering operation

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight separation - suggest replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very near limit and tread badly perished - suggest replace - 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/15 - SUGGEST REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see rear brakes clearly

Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,544 miles

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

Emissions just within tolerances at fast idle speed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 63,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

ac belt missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2018 60,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

ac belt missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,896 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 TUO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUO, 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 TUO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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