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VN10 UPK

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,083 mi
Last recorded74,083 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 UPK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,083 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 74,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,959 miles

slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,128 miles

Rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,873 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 15,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,370 miles

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

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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VN10 UPK is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN10 UPK, 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 VN10 UPK registered?

VN10 UPK is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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