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M800 LMW

2016 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,469 mi
Last recorded66,469 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 LMW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 66,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 25 Mar 2026 99,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 58,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,922 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 46,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 79,483 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 44,698 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 32,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,301 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut to cords less than 25mm

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has cut to cords less than 25mm

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,381 miles

N/S wiper torn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,613 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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M800 LMW is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M800 LMW, 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 M800 LMW registered?

M800 LMW is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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