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GK10 XZL

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,019 mi
Last recorded126,019 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK10 XZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 126,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 121,777 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 121,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 109,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 98,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,793 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 93,791 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,215 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 42,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,526 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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GK10 XZL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK10 XZL, 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 GK10 XZL registered?

GK10 XZL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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