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MX10 ULC

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX10 ULC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 107,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 106,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,500 miles

Only just met minimum opacity reading @ 0.50% vehicle limit o.52%

Fail 28 Jan 2022 102,491 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit May require engine service ,fuel cleaners ETC (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Has a tight spot when wheel rotates, requires investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bald and splitting perished,see photos (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge requires replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine high pressure fuel pump damp , requires investigation, repair or replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Just met minimum park brake criteria at 18%,requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Stop , tail position bulb has been fit incorrectly the wrong way round ! (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Park brake very high and requires adjustment or repair

Vehichle has only just met minimum smoke opacity requirements and requires DPF cleaners and possibly servicing and a good run up and down motorway.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,736 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine high pressure fuel pump damp , requires investigation, repair or replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Just met minimum park brake criteria at 18%,requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Stop , tail position bulb has been fit incorrectly the wrong way round ! (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Park brake very high and requires adjustment or repair

Vehichle has only just met minimum smoke opacity requirements and requires DPF cleaners and possibly servicing and a good run up and down motorway.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,994 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,331 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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MX10 ULC is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MX10 ULC, 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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MX10 ULC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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