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SH10 EWM

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 EWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,475 miles

Front Suspension bed is corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

Rear Suspension corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2023 128,475 miles

Front Suspension bed is corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

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

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

Rear Suspension corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,169 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 suspension corroding

exhaust corroding

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 7 May 2021 101,303 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 May 2021 101,303 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,298 miles

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,230 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 62,717 miles

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 9 May 2017 62,717 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging item removed to centre console ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 40,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2014 31,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,487 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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SH10 EWM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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