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SM10 EKJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,667 mi
Last recorded84,667 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 64,406 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 23 May 2022 64,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,446 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 43,446 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 31,741 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 28,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 28,318 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 May 2016 26,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,354 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,751 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 EKJ 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 78.6%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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