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N999 MRM

2010 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

48,721 mi
Last recorded48,721 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 MRM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,721 miles

knock on steering column

Fail 10 Mar 2026 123,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,211 miles

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

some corrosion on rear suspension /subframe

Fail 11 Mar 2025 121,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

some corrosion on rear suspension /subframe

Pass 25 Feb 2025 48,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))

vehicle has corrosion to the rear underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2024 48,174 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 115,109 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,358 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 112,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,320 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 47,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2019 42,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,255 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,474 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 39,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,851 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,108 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 32,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,184 miles

Advise all tyres cracking & perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,956 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,956 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,423 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,346 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

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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N999 MRM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 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 N999 MRM, 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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N999 MRM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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