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SY60 LVS

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 LVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smell fumes vapours are excessive (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside front strut mount worn slight (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides soon (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded delaminated slight (0.1 (b))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both various areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front and worn bushes various inner outer both axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjustment advised ()

Fail 19 Dec 2025 93,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smell fumes vapours are excessive (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside front strut mount worn slight (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb was replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam wiring to bulb was disconnected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides soon (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded delaminated slight (0.1 (b))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both various areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front and worn bushes various inner outer both axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjustment advised ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,392 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 88,392 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,285 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 84,285 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 78,724 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,308 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))

body covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 74,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

body covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,773 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 69,773 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 63,977 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,736 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,280 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 8,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,737 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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SY60 LVS is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 SY60 LVS, 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 SY60 LVS registered?

SY60 LVS is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is SY60 LVS safe to buy?

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