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MW10 AFU

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,502 mi
Last recorded127,502 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 AFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides & arms corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component track rod end area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 120,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides & arms corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component track rod end area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 108,104 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 103,257 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 66,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,840 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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MW10 AFU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc 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 MW10 AFU, 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 MW10 AFU registered?

MW10 AFU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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