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R111 CLJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,603 mi
Last recorded164,603 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 CLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 164,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 153,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 153,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes deteriorated and have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Backbox heat shield loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but not showing white light

Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,194 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

back box heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 125,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,082 miles

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 25 May 2021 97,820 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/ cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2020 89,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,800 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 64,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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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R111 CLJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R111 CLJ, 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 R111 CLJ registered?

R111 CLJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2010.

Is R111 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 CLJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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