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SY10 LVB

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 LVB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,925 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 85,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At DPF pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension components

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear bumper loose

Fail 23 Feb 2023 78,257 miles

Central Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective dpf pressure sensor pipe connection snapped (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill plastic panel fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill plastic panel fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,187 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,371 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 61,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,997 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 21,634 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY10 LVB is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY10 LVB, 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 SY10 LVB registered?

SY10 LVB is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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