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L4 NTO

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,192 mi
Last recorded71,192 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 NTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,648 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 67,640 miles

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

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,997 miles

Central Rear tow bar corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip missing, but boot secure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake bracket corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,168 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 Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/f and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tow bar corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,847 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting surface corrosion to tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

manufacturer undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to some under side components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,148 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,148 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged n/s o/s (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 4 May 2018 53,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,456 miles

surface rust on rear components .

Fail 9 May 2017 49,456 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

surface rust on rear components .

Pass 6 May 2016 44,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,622 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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L4 NTO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L4 NTO, 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 L4 NTO registered?

L4 NTO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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