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M500 SUU

2016 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SUU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 60,307 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,494 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,264 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,578 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 46,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 43,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,930 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 37,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,267 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 71,124 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,042 miles

Brake discs starting to corrode

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 25,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,426 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 25,852 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 25,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M500 SUU is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M500 SUU, 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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What year was M500 SUU registered?

M500 SUU is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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