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ML10 YPE

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 147,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 138,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 126,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 118,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 105,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 97,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,203 miles

wont emit smoke

Pass 21 May 2018 78,628 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,628 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 64,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 64,362 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 29,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,141 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 YPE 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 80%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

ML10 YPE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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