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VU10 TMO

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 TMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,575 miles

rear chassis and suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar D bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,839 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar D bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 72,551 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 72,032 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer not attached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,963 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 69,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,081 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 69,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,608 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 57,458 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

reverse lights inop.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,952 miles

centre rear seat belt not tested

reverse lights inop

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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VU10 TMO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU10 TMO, 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 VU10 TMO registered?

VU10 TMO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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