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MV10 XAK

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 XAK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,975 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 130,578 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 130,363 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reseve handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,662 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 99,234 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,241 miles

N/s rack has play

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,573 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,811 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,058 miles

drivers seat belt freyed slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,836 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,550 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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MV10 XAK is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV10 XAK, 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 MV10 XAK registered?

MV10 XAK is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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