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MR55 SMO

2023 Kia Sportage

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,268 mi
Last recorded21,268 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 SMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 21,268 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 45,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view

tpms on

Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,839 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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MR55 SMO is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR55 SMO, 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 MR55 SMO registered?

MR55 SMO is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2023.

Is MR55 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR55 SMO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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