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YX60 VTE

2010 Kia Sportage

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,484 mi
Last recorded133,484 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX60 VTE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 133,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also heavily worn inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 122,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 122,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 113,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,587 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,343 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Sep 2016 62,445 miles

both rear tyres are 2.5mm and cracking

engine oil level on minimum

offside front tyre is getting low tread depth and is worn on the inner edge

rear brake pads low

tracking needs checking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,760 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
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YX60 VTE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX60 VTE, 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 YX60 VTE registered?

YX60 VTE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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