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GU10 JFO

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,438 mi
Last recorded103,438 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 JFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 103,436 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,489 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 79,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 73,349 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,432 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 72,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,550 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 67,550 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,151 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front lower arm bush displaced but secure enough for mot

Rear pads low

Wipers smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 42,306 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front and rear brake pads worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake pad deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,306 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front and rear brake pads worn thin

Nearside front brake pad deteriorated

Offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

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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GU10 JFO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU10 JFO, 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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GU10 JFO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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