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KM10 LKZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,636 mi
Last recorded131,636 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 LKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 131,636 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 129,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 127,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 126,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 125,598 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 124,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 123,188 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 120,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 120,774 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 118,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 118,113 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rubber bush becoming detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 117,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 117,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 115,319 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 114,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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KM10 LKZ 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 70%.

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 KM10 LKZ, 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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KM10 LKZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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