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S20 LAV

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 LAV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,916 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 88,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,454 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 79,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 11,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,360 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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S20 LAV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S20 LAV, 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 S20 LAV registered?

S20 LAV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is S20 LAV safe to buy?

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