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SH10 XCM

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 XCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 108,593 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Towbar component corroded. But not excessively

Fail 9 Nov 2024 108,348 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 102,514 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,867 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 89,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,827 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,574 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 72,574 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,531 miles

No smoke reading due to DPF

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 22,180 miles

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

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

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 XCM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

SH10 XCM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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