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LV10 AYU

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

221,137 mi
Last recorded221,137 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 AYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 221,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 216,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 216,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 212,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 207,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 189,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 171,248 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs and pads are worn

Fail 1 Mar 2018 171,248 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 149,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 149,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 131,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 111,201 miles

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 22 May 2015 111,201 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 May 2014 92,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,750 miles

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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LV10 AYU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV10 AYU, 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 LV10 AYU registered?

LV10 AYU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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