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NJ10 MXC

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,205 mi
Last recorded69,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 MXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2025 69,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,045 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,881 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 68,881 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,547 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,097 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 61,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,509 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 56,509 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,612 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 19,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,149 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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NJ10 MXC 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 82.4%.

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 NJ10 MXC, 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 NJ10 MXC registered?

NJ10 MXC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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