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NU60 CTY

2010 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,570 mi
Last recorded129,570 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU60 CTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 129,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 110,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 93,628 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 93,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 85,884 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 85,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brakes worn metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 80,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 76,594 miles

under body seal or heavy duty paint underneath

Fail 29 May 2021 76,594 miles

under body seal or heavy duty paint underneath

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,707 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,519 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,634 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,556 miles

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

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

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

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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NU60 CTY is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU60 CTY, 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 NU60 CTY registered?

NU60 CTY is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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