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S30 KRF

2016 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 KRF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,031 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 79,264 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,096 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 84,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 72,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 66,355 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 46,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 58,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 27,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 20,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 16,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 45,970 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 31,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S30 KRF is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S30 KRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S30 KRF registered?

S30 KRF is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is S30 KRF safe to buy?

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