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YY10 VAE

2010 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 VAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 115,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 99,125 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 May 2024 99,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 88,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 85,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 82,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 80,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 76,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,320 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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YY10 VAE is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY10 VAE, 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 YY10 VAE registered?

YY10 VAE is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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