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L17 NUK

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests48 (33 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,787 mi
Last recorded94,787 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 NUK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

33 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,787 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 94,787 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 153,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 153,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,885 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse light

Fail 15 Oct 2024 146,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse light

Pass 2 Dec 2023 74,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 139,491 miles

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

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Fail 18 Aug 2023 139,457 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,225 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r tyres devoid of tread on edges to limits at time of test advise new (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield on exhaust loose

reverse light inoperative

Fail 22 Jul 2022 135,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s sill as marked at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r tyres devoid of tread on edges to limits at time of test advise new (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield on exhaust loose

reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 67,196 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated on limit

Pass 15 Jun 2021 129,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,716 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 125,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 122,771 miles

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

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 117,262 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (flexi) (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 111,695 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,061 miles

Front front number plate screws slightly loose (still secure)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 109,574 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,492 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 98,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,015 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 21,015 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,140 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 9,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear seat belts not checked, seats folded when presented

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,250 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,549 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,092 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,016 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,651 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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L17 NUK is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L17 NUK, 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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L17 NUK is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2010.

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