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R21 EBS

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,070 mi
Last recorded87,070 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 EBS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 87,070 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,911 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded, including subframe

Fail 15 Jul 2025 72,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded, including subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 65,107 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,205 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s @ o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2020 42,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,356 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 28,972 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 26,232 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 22,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 16,216 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 15,633 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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R21 EBS is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R21 EBS, 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 R21 EBS registered?

R21 EBS is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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