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LB10 OUL

2010 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,075 mi
Last recorded158,075 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 OUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 158,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area and under the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,780 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear slight dampness on fuel tank

Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rust dust around Nearside rear suspension arm outer bush !

Signs of diesel fuel Nearside front possibly due to spillage when new filter was fitted!

Signs of diesel fuel on top and sides of fuel tank!

Pass 5 Sep 2022 136,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,534 miles

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))

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 118,430 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,290 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 82,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside step damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LB10 OUL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Orange 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 LB10 OUL, 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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LB10 OUL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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