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K8 HAE

2023 Kia Sportage

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,150 mi
Last recorded30,150 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 HAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,150 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 142,943 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,923 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE SNAPPED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,532 miles

HANDBRAKE ON 16%

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,509 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 73,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall and in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 73,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall and in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2017 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K8 HAE is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K8 HAE, 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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K8 HAE is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2023.

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