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K888 NOV

2023 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,792 mi
Last recorded94,792 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 NOV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 94,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 94,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,912 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 86,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Fluid leak around banjo connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,538 miles

Fuel tank heat-shield corroded and loose

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension cradle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 69,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank heat-shield corroded and loose

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension cradle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 62,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension cradle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 6 May 2019 41,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 34,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,598 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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K888 NOV is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Black. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K888 NOV, 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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K888 NOV is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2023.

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