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SM60 AVV

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 AVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,653 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 94,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 91,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 88,087 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,798 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 81,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 79,428 miles

Underside Corrosion.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 79,427 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes Making Squeaky Noises.

Underside Corrosion.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,848 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,840 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy at front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 73,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy at front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear box

Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,801 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear box

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading on roller brake test low compared to Offside rear reading

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,414 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading on roller brake test low compared to Offside rear reading

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,178 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM60 AVV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM60 AVV, 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 SM60 AVV registered?

SM60 AVV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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