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K4 TSJ

2016 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 TSJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,892 miles

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

engine cover, under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2025 65,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,055 miles

engine covers,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,856 miles

engine cover,under tyay & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,037 miles

Coolant below min mark

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,122 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,241 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 39,241 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,600 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,121 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,739 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,688 miles

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

rear inner brake pads appear slightly low

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,578 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 20,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,861 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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K4 TSJ is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K4 TSJ, 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 K4 TSJ registered?

K4 TSJ is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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