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GL10 KYV

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,692 mi
Last recorded153,692 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 KYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 153,692 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 153,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 153,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 140,990 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

long handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jan 2024 140,990 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

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

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 127,966 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,004 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 75,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 62,270 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL10 KYV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 GL10 KYV, 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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GL10 KYV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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