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KU10 UTR

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU10 UTR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 128,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,704 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,045 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 99,619 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,299 miles

Front Upper both nearside and offside top strut mount bearings worn slightly

Nearside Front coil spring slightly misaligned

Fail 4 Feb 2022 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper both nearside and offside top strut mount bearings worn slightly

Nearside Front coil spring slightly misaligned

Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,056 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 74,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,784 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Front registration plate loose

Nearside Front NSF wiper split

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,887 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 38,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 30,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 21,176 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

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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KU10 UTR is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KU10 UTR, 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 KU10 UTR registered?

KU10 UTR is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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