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KV10 FSX

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 FSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,512 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 65,512 miles

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,463 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,054 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe from steering pump to rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,968 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe from steering pump to rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,376 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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KV10 FSX is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV10 FSX, 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 KV10 FSX registered?

KV10 FSX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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