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HE05 RBY

2016 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE05 RBY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 106,622 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 106,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,521 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes cleaned and coverd with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,902 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 87,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 32,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,740 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2020 28,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,115 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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HE05 RBY is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HE05 RBY, 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 HE05 RBY registered?

HE05 RBY is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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