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SH10 FVA

2010 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,674 mi
Last recorded113,674 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 FVA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,410 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 107,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank insecure Both tank straps fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV gaitor weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,235 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,090 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,705 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough steering slightly rough on rotation (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlight unit slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

sidesteps slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rough in operation on lock to lock check

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,056 miles

Floor side kick panels corrodded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,323 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 54,323 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,643 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light in op

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,491 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 FVA is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze 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 SH10 FVA, 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 SH10 FVA registered?

SH10 FVA is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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