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PJ09 CAR

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,564 mi
Last recorded77,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 CAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,170 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 76,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,407 miles

Central Rear seatbelt receiver damaged/not working

Pass 24 May 2023 73,430 miles

Central Rear seatbelt reciver damaged not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 70,832 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 67,000 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack arm gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 64,527 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 64,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,580 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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PJ09 CAR is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ09 CAR, 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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PJ09 CAR is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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