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WV10 KAJ

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,805 mi
Last recorded129,805 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 KAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 129,805 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 129,805 miles

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondary catch siezed (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,930 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch siezed (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 120,929 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch siezed (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear noise on wheel rotation

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

Offside Rear squeak present when rotating wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,889 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 111,889 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARK BRAKE LEVER ON BACK PLATE (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

P BRAKE 16%

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 101,455 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

bonett secondary catch faulty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,776 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,423 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,310 miles

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

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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WV10 KAJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV10 KAJ, 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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WV10 KAJ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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