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MM53 EVE

2021 Kia Sportage

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,771 mi
Last recorded49,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 49,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 49,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

Pass 28 May 2025 103,192 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 41,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 93,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,865 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 60,865 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,377 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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MM53 EVE is a 2021 Kia Sportage in Grey. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2021 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 27,927 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 MM53 EVE, 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 5 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MM53 EVE registered?

MM53 EVE is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 December 2021.

Is MM53 EVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 EVE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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