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SY10 VWH

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VWH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 78,946 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,799 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,852 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded to upper limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 70,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded to upper limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,126 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,911 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 68,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,447 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,568 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 34,537 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,870 miles

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 21,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,701 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 21,700 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,767 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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SY10 VWH is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

SY10 VWH is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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