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SJ10 WMW

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,251 mi
Last recorded51,251 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 WMW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 51,251 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,350 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 50,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,314 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 WMW is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SJ10 WMW, 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 WMW is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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