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LT10 SZL

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,974 mi
Last recorded101,974 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 SZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 99,302 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2024 95,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 91,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 86,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 82,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 78,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,363 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,363 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 45,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns/os (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,193 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 26,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front lower wishbone, front bush bonding begining to fail.

Offside front lower wishbone, front bush bonding begining to fail.

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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LT10 SZL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LT10 SZL, 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 LT10 SZL registered?

LT10 SZL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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