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BY04 EDO

2023 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,210 mi
Last recorded40,210 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY04 EDO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 40,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2026 94,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 94,673 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint slit pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint slit pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,729 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 84,729 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,530 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 19,145 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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BY04 EDO is a 2023 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BY04 EDO, 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 3 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BY04 EDO registered?

BY04 EDO is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2023.

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