2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

4,034 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,034 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    297 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    146 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.3%
  2. Brakes22.2%
  3. Lights & electrics20.6%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2010 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,034 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).