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NV10 AFE

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,078 mi
Last recorded125,078 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV10 AFE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 125,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2025 121,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 11 Feb 2025 121,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 110,324 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Mar 2022 105,098 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flanges corroded and thin

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flanges corroded and thin

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,292 miles

Exhaust/DPF corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot perished.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,292 miles

Exhaust/DPF corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Cv boot perished.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake long travel

Fail 3 Jan 2018 71,492 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing bolt missing (3.5.1l)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake long travel

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,552 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 61,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,311 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 42,311 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,443 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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NV10 AFE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 NV10 AFE, 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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NV10 AFE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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