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SN10 VRA

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 VRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,616 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 125,554 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank retaining strap snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,142 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 110,142 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 106,326 miles

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 106,326 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,022 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 76,148 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 63,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,962 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,885 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,446 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,416 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 VRA is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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