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SC10 NZW

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 NZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,785 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,463 miles

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 53,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,744 miles

Front exhaust flexi breaking up

Front sub-frame and ns arm corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,008 miles

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

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SC10 NZW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC10 NZW, 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 SC10 NZW registered?

SC10 NZW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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