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MR53 JOL

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 JOL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,251 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both number plate lamp lenses missing

Fail 6 Aug 2026 103,251 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both number plate lamp lenses missing

Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,167 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r number plate light lenses missing .

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,666 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f cracking in inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure n/s/r o/s/r number plat light lenses broken/cracked (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r heavy cracking in inner and outer tread areas and worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 91,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r and o/s/r not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f cracking in inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure n/s/r o/s/r number plat light lenses broken/cracked (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r radius arm bushes worn/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r heavy cracking in inner and outer tread areas and worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,042 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 72,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,912 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,628 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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MR53 JOL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MR53 JOL, 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 MR53 JOL registered?

MR53 JOL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is MR53 JOL safe to buy?

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