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SL10 KGX

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,752 mi
Last recorded146,752 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 KGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 146,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Low reading on parking brake

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

Fail 26 May 2021 146,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated With oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer at bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Low reading on parking brake

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

Offside Front Heavy oil contamination of hub, caliper & lower suspension arm - possible shock absorber leak at base

Pass 19 Jun 2020 132,651 miles

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

exhaust blow

Fail 19 Jun 2020 132,651 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust blow

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,161 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,747 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & perishing through tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,755 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 83,755 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,970 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,968 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,630 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 KGX 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 66.7%.

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 KGX, 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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SL10 KGX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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