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SK10 ZSJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 ZSJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 97,126 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes. Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,698 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror partially covered in tape

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,698 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror partially covered in tape

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 91,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel. Requires some adjustment or repair

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 88,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,508 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018
Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,568 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SK10 ZSJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK10 ZSJ, 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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SK10 ZSJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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