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MJ10 VFZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 VFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 86,189 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 86,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 72,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 63,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 52,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 44,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,235 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 25,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,994 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,385 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 VFZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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