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SL10 EFX

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 EFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 53,307 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 53,295 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 46,847 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2025 46,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front, centre and rear sections leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 41,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 35,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 35,242 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,403 miles

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

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

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

damage/corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,761 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,015 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 19,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,035 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 8,842 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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SL10 EFX 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 SL10 EFX, 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 SL10 EFX registered?

SL10 EFX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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