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SP60 WAE

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,977 mi
Last recorded136,977 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 WAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear prop and drive shafts missing at time of test

underbody components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2026 136,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear prop and drive shafts missing at time of test

underbody components heavily corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear prop shaft missing at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2025 131,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear prop shaft missing at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 124,713 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 120,207 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 120,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,853 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

osf inner wing plastic panel fouling wheel on full lock

Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,775 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 93,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 78,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,794 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 50,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,759 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 39,758 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 30,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,288 miles

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

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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SP60 WAE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SP60 WAE, 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 SP60 WAE registered?

SP60 WAE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2010.

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