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E23 CAJ

2016 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,814 mi
Last recorded67,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 CAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 67,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Rear boot rams wont hold up

Fail 24 Jul 2026 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure bolts missing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Rear boot rams wont hold up

Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,210 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensates (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 84,801 miles

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

rear subframe and upper suspension arms have corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2024 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe and upper suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 54,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o.s rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o.s rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,296 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,959 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 33,171 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 51,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,205 miles

under body cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,066 miles

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))

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,395 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 27,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 22,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,050 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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E23 CAJ is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 49,270 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 E23 CAJ, 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 10 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E23 CAJ registered?

E23 CAJ is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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