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LT10 XYF

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,354 mi
Last recorded104,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 XYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,354 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear of vehicle underneath

Pass 30 Dec 2024 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 93,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 86,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,359 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,563 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,189 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XYF is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc 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 LT10 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

LT10 XYF is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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