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ML10 VTY

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,457 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,313 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (both front lower) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 88,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 88,552 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,263 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 83,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,886 miles

Rear exhaust corroded at rear box joint

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,339 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,212 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2016 50,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,700 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,325 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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ML10 VTY is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML10 VTY, 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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ML10 VTY is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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