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L555 MBS

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,725 mi
Last recorded100,725 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 MBS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,725 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 93,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 84,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,637 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,286 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 50,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 45,772 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 41,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,360 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,087 miles

N/S/F washer jet innop.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,253 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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L555 MBS is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 L555 MBS, 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 L555 MBS registered?

L555 MBS is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is L555 MBS safe to buy?

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