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M40 EAP

2023 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 EAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,101 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - below 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 48,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching limit - below 3 mm in sections (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 48,434 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching limit - below 3 mm in sections (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,768 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

t p m s warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2023 29,570 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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M40 EAP is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Blue. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M40 EAP, 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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What year was M40 EAP registered?

M40 EAP is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2023.

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