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L31 LEN

2016 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests42 (35 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,789 mi
Last recorded27,789 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 LEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

35 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 38,389 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose jnterior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 38,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose jnterior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,260 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,007 miles

nsr tyre inner edge feathered near to limit and is mishaping

Pass 21 Oct 2024 22,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 38,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,047 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 38,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 17,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,869 miles

osr coil spring corroded bottom coil

Pass 9 May 2023 35,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 16,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 35,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,811 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,805 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,670 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 35,602 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 35,602 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 12,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,393 miles

Exhaust emissions to low for diesel smoke meter

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 35,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,666 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 28,882 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 18 May 2017 28,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 23,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,194 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 28,456 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread

slight play between steering wheel and column

Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,277 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel

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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L31 LEN is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 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 L31 LEN, 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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L31 LEN is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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