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GW02 PAT

2023 Kia Sportage

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,385 mi
Last recorded13,385 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW02 PAT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 13,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 87,779 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 87,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,486 miles

4X4 E coupling has a slight leak

Fail 18 Jun 2024 81,486 miles

4X4 E coupling has a slight leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,600 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Four wheel drive E coupling leaking fluid

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 71,600 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Four wheel drive E coupling leaking fluid

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,194 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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GW02 PAT is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Blue. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GW02 PAT, 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 GW02 PAT registered?

GW02 PAT is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2023.

Is GW02 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW02 PAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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