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C9 LAB

2022 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,690 mi
Last recorded48,690 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2022 Kia Sportage29,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LAB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2022
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,690 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 48,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 46,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 30,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 17,723 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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C9 LAB is a 2022 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2022 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 29,774 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 C9 LAB, 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 4 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C9 LAB registered?

C9 LAB is a 2022 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2022.

Is C9 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 LAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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