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LA10 AJY

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,225 mi
Last recorded133,225 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 AJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 133,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint pinch bolt split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 133,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 127,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 121,803 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 13 Aug 2024 121,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,864 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,739 miles

Brake noise from NSR

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 97,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake noise from NSR

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,550 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 73,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wearing on extreme inner edge

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 48,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front wearing on extreme inner edge

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,064 miles

Nearside Front TYRE BOOLD ON EDGES

Offside Front TYRE BOLD ON EDGES

Fail 15 Sep 2015 24,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE BOOLD ON EDGES

Offside Front TYRE BOLD ON EDGES

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,172 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 5,421 miles

all brake discs corroded and have slight brake judder

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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LA10 AJY is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LA10 AJY, 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 LA10 AJY registered?

LA10 AJY is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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