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ST10 YLM

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 YLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 68,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has weld repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 68,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has weld repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring hitting inner wing (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring hitting inner wing (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 68,514 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe at dpf insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 66,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,706 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 31,045 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 31,017 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 14,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 13,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 13,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,883 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper torn but still clears screen

Nearside Rear nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 9,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 7,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 7,750 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 6,168 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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ST10 YLM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc 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 ST10 YLM, 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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ST10 YLM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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