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WP10 LJE

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,870 mi
Last recorded101,870 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP10 LJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 101,870 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack covered in a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are difficult to see but appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various components and subframes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2025 101,870 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack covered in a misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are difficult to see but appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various components and subframes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (Trailing Arms - heavily corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (all lateral arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both nearside and offside tack rod end dust boot have slight grease loss but appear complete and preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 2 mm, also worn slick on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Multiple areas/components covered in under seal limiting view

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative)(vehicle pre 1st March 2018

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 87,662 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 2 mm, also worn slick on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank pipes ()

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Multiple areas/components covered in under seal limiting view

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front fog lamp inoperative)(vehicle pre 1st March 2018

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,490 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint collapsed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 81,490 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint collapsed

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,982 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint collapsed

Nearside Front Inner boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 20 Apr 2020 67,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

front wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,668 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,951 miles

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

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

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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WP10 LJE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WP10 LJE, 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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WP10 LJE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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