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SM10 LHK

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 99,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

outer sills weak in places

prop shaft removed at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,595 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching change stage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper support holed and corroded both sides non structural

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all housings have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake travel becoming excessive

under body age related corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

age related corrosion under body

hand brake travel becoming excessive approaching fail stage

Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,224 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,487 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,770 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,485 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 LHK is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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