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SJ10 UAT

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 UAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,240 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush nearside wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush offside wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 109,240 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush nearside wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front Bush offside wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 99,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,660 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,660 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,517 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil lamp on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,682 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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SJ10 UAT is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 SJ10 UAT, 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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SJ10 UAT is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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