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RO10 FMZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 110,584 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 105,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 105,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 100,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 100,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 95,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 95,428 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 89,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 89,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

slight reserve travel om handbrake

Pass 20 May 2020 76,151 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 70,043 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 70,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 65,771 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)

Pass 8 May 2017 59,374 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 59,335 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 53,310 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,892 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 48,830 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 39,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,958 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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RO10 FMZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

RO10 FMZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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