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A16 EXV

2015 Kia Sportage

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

58,929 mi
Last recorded58,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EXV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,929 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 58,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,543 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,875 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 79,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,414 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,799 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front tyre has edge wear

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,478 miles

Ctr high level brake lamp a few bulbs not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A16 EXV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 53,274 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 A16 EXV, 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 11 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 EXV registered?

A16 EXV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 June 2015.

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