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SH10 SZU

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,787 mi
Last recorded47,787 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 47,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 47,072 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,809 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 46,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 46,060 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 46,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 45,537 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 45,537 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,920 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 43,920 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,259 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 39,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,034 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 SZU is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH10 SZU?

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What year was SH10 SZU registered?

SH10 SZU is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 June 2010.

Is SH10 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 SZU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH10 SZU have outstanding finance?

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