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K555 DUD

2010 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,984 mi
Last recorded126,984 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 DUD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 126,984 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 113,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,846 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 86,846 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 72,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre getting low 2mm

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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K555 DUD is a 2010 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K555 DUD, 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 K555 DUD registered?

K555 DUD is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 October 2010.

Is K555 DUD safe to buy?

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