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HR51 HER

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,693 mi
Last recorded73,693 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR51 HER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 72,920 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,258 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 72,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear sections blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,505 miles

rear subframe heavily rusted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,586 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,586 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,485 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,543 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,672 miles

Steering rack damp

Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,196 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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HR51 HER is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HR51 HER, 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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HR51 HER is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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