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SM10 EJZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,077 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 78,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,273 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 52,137 miles

Nearside Front sight sweat at rack boot area.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 16,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 10,320 miles

rear wiper blade torn

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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SM10 EJZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM10 EJZ, 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 SM10 EJZ registered?

SM10 EJZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is SM10 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 EJZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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