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KV10 HSE

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,813 mi
Last recorded127,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 HSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 115,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 108,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 105,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 105,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,592 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (APPROX 4-5K)

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,199 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,321 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 98H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit MEASURED @ 2MM 215/65/16 98H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 49,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,490 miles

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

Oil leak

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 HSE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV10 HSE, 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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KV10 HSE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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