CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH10 SZV

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,473 mi
Last recorded139,473 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 SZV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 139,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER ARM SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WISHBONE BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILLS AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 3 May 2025 136,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 133,642 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 120,428 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 117,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly play

Fail 8 Apr 2021 117,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly play

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,518 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 115,517 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 106,854 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 106,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,614 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,435 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,180 miles

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH10 SZV is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH10 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH10 SZV?

You can check the full history of YH10 SZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH10 SZV registered?

YH10 SZV is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is YH10 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH10 SZV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH10 SZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH10 SZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.