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MJ10 VFK

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2026 71,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 66,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 61,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from rack aera

Fail 15 May 2024 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from rack aera

Pass 9 May 2023 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 47,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 43,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component replace ASAP (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 39,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,015 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2018 32,013 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 28,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2016 23,925 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 23,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 20,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2013 14,658 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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MJ10 VFK is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ10 VFK, 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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MJ10 VFK is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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