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OV60 JVU

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 JVU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,981 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 123,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 113,248 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 113,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 100,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 87,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 87,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2022 72,864 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,906 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 69,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,575 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 63,575 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,954 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 55,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,389 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,949 miles

oil level

wipers smear

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,949 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil level

wipers smear

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,107 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 21,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV60 JVU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV60 JVU, 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 OV60 JVU registered?

OV60 JVU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 December 2010.

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