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MK51 KAY

2019 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,440 mi
Last recorded66,440 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sportage33,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,442 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275-35-20y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2025 62,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 139,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 May 2025 139,378 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS warning light on dash

Fail 6 May 2025 139,378 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS warning light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,958 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 117,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 132,305 miles

tpms light on dash indicating o/s/r and o/s/f tyres are low

Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,735 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 49,732 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,003 miles

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,572 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,188 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,871 miles

steering UJ noisy in operation

under trays damaged but secure

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,526 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

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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MK51 KAY is a 2019 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,683 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 MK51 KAY, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK51 KAY registered?

MK51 KAY is a 2019 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2019.

Is MK51 KAY safe to buy?

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