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YD10 RNZ

2010 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 RNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,730 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear hole in under body, non prescribed area

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 8 May 2026 131,550 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember behind diesel tank where antiroll bar bolts to is coroded and holed and also old patches coming away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,017 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded off

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

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

Steering slightly notchy

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2025 126,008 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust bracket corroded off

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

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

Steering slightly notchy

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,876 miles

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

Slight oil misting around steering rack

Surface corrosion to various parts and components at the rear of underbody

Fail 12 Jun 2024 110,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Slight oil misting around steering rack

Surface corrosion to various parts and components at the rear of underbody

Pass 22 May 2023 97,409 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 97,409 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 91,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,050 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 85,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,151 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,985 miles

engine cover and undertrays obstructing the view of some testable components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,151 miles

Oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,344 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,110 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2014 36,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Front 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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YD10 RNZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD10 RNZ, 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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YD10 RNZ is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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