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VK10 OHO

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,162 mi
Last recorded166,162 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 OHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 166,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front CV boot clip is loose but still holding on

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

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

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded or covered in grease

Various underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2025 157,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 157,175 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 145,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear differential has oil leak.

Fail 16 Feb 2024 145,127 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Lambda reading to hight. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear differential has oil leak.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 111,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,535 miles

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

VEHICLE LOCKED IN 2 WHEEL DRIVE FOR BRAKE CHECK

Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 84,105 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 84,105 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,216 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have light damage to the tread areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers poor.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,415 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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VK10 OHO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VK10 OHO, 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 VK10 OHO registered?

VK10 OHO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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