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N12 TSW

2010 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,856 mi
Last recorded97,856 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 TSW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 97,856 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 97,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 78,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,799 miles

Tyre size-235/55/18-100H

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edge of tread area wearing low

Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,799 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiency very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre size-235/55/18-100H

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edge of tread area wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,896 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,627 miles

smoke reading not detected

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,887 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges (235/55R18)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,661 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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N12 TSW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 N12 TSW, 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 N12 TSW registered?

N12 TSW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 November 2010.

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The MOT history for N12 TSW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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