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SM60 GXC

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 GXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 109,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side step brackets deteriorated

handbrake just met requirements

Fail 1 Sep 2026 109,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and water in lens (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side step brackets deteriorated

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,614 miles

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

heavy corrosion on front brake discs /inner faces

Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured/pads low

Fail 7 Nov 2024 95,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc discoloured/pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2023 89,882 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,878 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,598 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 84,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,818 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,917 miles

Offside Rear brake disc is badly corroded on inner face of disc.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 72,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc is badly corroded on inner face of disc.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,642 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,725 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,905 miles

advis nsr tyre has 3mm left

Fail 19 Jul 2014 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advis all brake discs slight worn

advis nsr tyre has 3mm left

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,953 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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SM60 GXC is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

SM60 GXC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 November 2010.

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