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K80 SME

2022 Kia Sportage

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,906 mi
Last recorded47,906 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2022 Kia Sportage29,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 SME
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,906 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 47,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,240 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 96,239 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 91,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 91,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,903 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 85,902 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 79,889 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,191 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 60,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and just clears swept area (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,843 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 33,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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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K80 SME is a 2022 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K80 SME, 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 K80 SME registered?

K80 SME is a 2022 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2022.

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