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M121 CES

2010 Kia Sportage

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,957 mi
Last recorded98,957 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 CES
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2024 89,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,283 miles

Front Both tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,101 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 71,096 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,324 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,173 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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M121 CES is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol 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 M121 CES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M121 CES registered?

M121 CES is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is M121 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 CES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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