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RO10 DFV

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,166 mi
Last recorded157,166 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 DFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 157,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexy poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,665 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 119,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 112,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 112,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,984 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 107,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 101,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,484 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe very rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,484 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank breather pipe very rusty

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,677 miles

Offside rear tyre a little uneven wear

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 85,676 miles

Central Bonnet retaining device ineffective sticking (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre a little uneven wear

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,132 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,430 miles

front lower arm bushes unbonding just passed time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 30,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 DFV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black 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 DFV, 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 RO10 DFV registered?

RO10 DFV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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