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LV10 KNR

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,155 mi
Last recorded100,155 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 KNR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,155 miles

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

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

front pipe flex poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,970 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

front pipe flex poor condition

osf brake hose clip is missing on shock leg and hose is slightly insecure

park brake travel high

Fail 18 Oct 2024 94,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer the two bolts/studs to the centre join are badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2.5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front pipe flex poor condition

osf brake hose clip is missing on shock leg and hose is slightly insecure

park brake travel high

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,847 miles

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

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,143 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 80,754 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,769 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 76,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,666 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,666 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,128 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,441 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNR is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV10 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

LV10 KNR is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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