CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ10 EPE

2010 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,016 mi
Last recorded130,016 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 EPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,016 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 130,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 130,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,388 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion evident on underbody

Pass 31 May 2024 120,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 120,913 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,604 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 114,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,740 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,740 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 100,747 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 100,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,656 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 89,951 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 65,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Jan 2015 47,691 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 78% worn 215/65r16h

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads getting close to recommended manufacturer minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,506 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 37,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,400 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ10 EPE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PJ10 EPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ10 EPE?

You can check the full history of PJ10 EPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ10 EPE registered?

PJ10 EPE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2010.

Is PJ10 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ10 EPE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ10 EPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ10 EPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.