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75 EVO

1981 Kia Sportage

Beige Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,924 mi
Last recorded32,924 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration75 EVO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 32,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 19,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,402 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 19,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 17,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 18,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 18,397 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 18,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 17,961 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 17,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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75 EVO is a 1981 Kia Sportage in Beige with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 75 EVO, 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 45 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 75 EVO?

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What year was 75 EVO registered?

75 EVO is a 1981 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is 75 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 75 EVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 75 EVO have outstanding finance?

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