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SL10 PWJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,804 mi
Last recorded168,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 168,804 miles

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 9 Jul 2026 168,804 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 23 Jul 2025 163,601 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished/worn

play o/s/f top mount

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 163,601 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm front bushes perished/worn

play o/s/f top mount

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 153,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2024 153,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 139,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 128,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,041 miles

front exhaust section showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,656 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 100,656 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,450 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front flexi exhaust showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,689 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,689 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement {front bush of arm} (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,909 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 PWJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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