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SN10 MZC

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 MZC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 75,562 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 75,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog basket /cage fitted rear ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 65,531 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog basket /cage fitted rear ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper brackets and rear mudflap brackets excessively corroded and holed

Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper brackets and rear mudflap brackets excessively corroded and holed

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,852 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 41,864 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,040 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,240 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,867 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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SN10 MZC is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN10 MZC, 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 SN10 MZC registered?

SN10 MZC is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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