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SH10 DZG

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,377 mi
Last recorded113,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 DZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,377 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,112 miles

All rear suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mount broken next to tank.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame in its entirety. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 105,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Back box joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

All rear suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mount broken next to tank.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame in its entirety. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,810 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,805 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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,449 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,383 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Towbar corroded

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Towbar corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

exhaust flex joint slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

towbar assembly slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

exhaust flex joint slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

towbar assembly slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,271 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Pass 22 May 2017 49,088 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 49,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

edc light flashing

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,867 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

edc light flashing

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,656 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2013 28,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SH10 DZG is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SH10 DZG, 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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SH10 DZG is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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