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LV10 WHC

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,413 mi
Last recorded139,413 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 WHC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,413 miles

Front Suspension arm 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 139,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 132,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer both seaping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 132,946 miles

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer both seaping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

dpf pressure pipes fowling exhaust

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,627 miles

steering rack damp around pinion area

Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and middle (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp around pinion area

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,472 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,512 miles

rattle from exhaust and mount badly split

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,828 miles

reverse lamps inopperative

Fail 4 Oct 2019 97,828 miles

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

reverse lamps inopperative

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 60,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 53,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,360 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,567 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 WHC is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black 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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

LV10 WHC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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