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SY60 RYM

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY60 RYM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and link rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 72,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight knock heard from front on both signs no vivsible signs where from

Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,997 miles

all suspension components heavily rusted, front and rear

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension rusted through out

Fail 12 Sep 2023 66,858 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension rusted through out

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,863 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,782 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,800 miles

all tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 52,800 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,760 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 47,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,359 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 RYM is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYM, 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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SY60 RYM is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2010.

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