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K18 DRG

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DRG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 95,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges worn, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 82,837 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,318 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 72,318 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,545 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both rack joints (2.1.5 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,187 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,676 miles

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 40,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,060 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 37,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

body covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 33,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 28,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,258 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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K18 DRG is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K18 DRG, 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 K18 DRG registered?

K18 DRG is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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