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NJ10 MXM

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 MXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 104,395 miles

Brake performance not tested Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions too low to obtain reading

Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,596 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 93,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,342 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight binding on nearside front and both rear brakes.

Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,342 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Slight binding on nearside front and both rear brakes.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,448 miles

front suspention bottom arm front bushes starting to perish

gears stiff selection

n/s inner cv boot damp with grease and starting to perish

n/s wiper hitting side of screan

noise from altanator belt area

various oil leaks and diesel pump looks damp

Fail 16 Feb 2017 71,448 miles

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached towbar electics (1.9.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

front suspention bottom arm front bushes starting to perish

gears stiff selection

n/s inner cv boot damp with grease and starting to perish

n/s wiper hitting side of screan

noise from altanator belt area

various oil leaks and diesel pump looks damp

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,754 miles

Heavy oil leak

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

Towbar component slightly corroded Electrical socket bracket (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,108 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 MXM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ10 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

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

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