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SH10 PVO

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,107 mi
Last recorded123,107 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 PVO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 122,933 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,439 miles

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

General corrosion on all suspension components.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Close to no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Centre exhaust hanger bracket at subframe broken.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very corroded. No holes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 110,439 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joint/flange major leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint on bottom of hub excess worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

General corrosion on all suspension components.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Close to no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Centre exhaust hanger bracket at subframe broken.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very corroded. No holes. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,289 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 88,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 88,694 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction inscure sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,996 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 56,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,415 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 12,816 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 PVO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 PVO, 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 PVO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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