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SM10 XVH

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,380 mi
Last recorded145,380 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 XVH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 145,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 137,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 137,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler neck breather corroded

rear silencer pipe deterated

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,876 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler neck breather corroded

rear silencer pipe deterated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

weep at steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

weep at steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,263 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,887 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XVH is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

SM10 XVH is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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