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RO10 DFU

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,194 mi
Last recorded102,194 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 DFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 102,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,453 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 81,368 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 81,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 76,051 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 76,051 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 73,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,086 miles

Nearside Front foglamp is not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 69,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc is slightly scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp is not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

body sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,599 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

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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RO10 DFU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO10 DFU, 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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RO10 DFU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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