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J3 FOJ

2022 Kia Sportage

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,294 mi
Last recorded12,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2022 Kia Sportage29,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FOJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2022
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,294 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 47,626 miles

nearside and offside sidestep brackets corroded

t.p.m.s light illuminated

Pass 8 May 2025 9,344 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 43,389 miles

(t.p.m.s ) light flashing

nearside and offside side steps brackets corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside side steps mounting brackets corroded

t.p.m.s light flashing

Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,876 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,834 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 29,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 26,645 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 26,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Pass 19 Dec 2018 22,342 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 22,342 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 17,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J3 FOJ is a 2022 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,332cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J3 FOJ, 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 J3 FOJ registered?

J3 FOJ is a 2022 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2022.

Is J3 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 FOJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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