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YY10 XFO

2010 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Sportage70,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 XFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,875 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 151,732 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 151,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,948 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 144,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened excessive corrosion (hole) forward mounting point or rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak from header tank ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 139,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 134,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 127,887 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,968 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,016 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot has oil residue on (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,558 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 71,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,843 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 49,635 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,820 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 XFO is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY10 XFO, 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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YY10 XFO is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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