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SM10 EKA

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 EKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 90,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear back off vehicle coroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 3,5,3,mm with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded/flaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on outer edge with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fuel tank inlet pipes corroded/flaking

Fail 10 Jun 2025 88,060 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe bracket broken off body, at joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges 3,5,3,mm with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded/flaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on outer edge with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fuel tank inlet pipes corroded/flaking

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank inlet pipes corroded/flaking

Service brake grabbing slightly All brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,026 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs inner faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs outer faces breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank inlet pipes corroded/flaking

Service brake grabbing slightly All brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,156 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worse on inner faces with excess fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 80,151 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured both front struts top mounts corroded/broken and detached from body mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm fractured both front arms corroded/holed,with forward most bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worse on inner faces with excess fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 76,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and holed where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,721 miles

All exhaust joins corroding.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to split from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3-2mm and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 4-2mm and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,825 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 40,967 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front brakes binding

front brake pads approx 90% worn

front discs lipped and worn

Pass 19 May 2016 32,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,834 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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SM10 EKA is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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