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MV10 XCZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 104,755 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 104,751 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front strut top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,398 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,256 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 78,256 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,724 miles

Slight misting from steering rack.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 72,724 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight misting from steering rack.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,963 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 65,878 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust defective (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,145 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,470 miles

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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 XCZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV10 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

MV10 XCZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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