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ML10 VTZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VTZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,927 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2024 71,925 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 65,105 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,031 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 59,031 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,832 miles

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 48,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,537 miles

All tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 38,991 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,434 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 VTZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black 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 ML10 VTZ, 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 ML10 VTZ registered?

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

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