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VE10 GFX

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 GFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 118,579 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 118,579 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,519 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 97,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 86,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 76,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,854 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,084 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,073 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

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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VE10 GFX is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE10 GFX, 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 VE10 GFX registered?

VE10 GFX is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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