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PJ10 WVL

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,565 mi
Last recorded166,565 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 WVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 166,565 miles

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

exhaust flexy slight damage

Fail 9 Apr 2026 166,565 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexy slight damage

Pass 2 Apr 2025 153,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 114,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 91,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 58,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 55,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 25,857 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)

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

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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PJ10 WVL is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVL, 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 PJ10 WVL registered?

PJ10 WVL is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2010.

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