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M12 LNJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 71,912 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,320 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 58,658 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,880 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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M12 LNJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M12 LNJ, 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 M12 LNJ registered?

M12 LNJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is M12 LNJ safe to buy?

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