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SU13 BOB

2016 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,737 mi
Last recorded144,737 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU13 BOB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 144,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel tank guard corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 117,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,156 miles

Bonnet secondary catch siezed.

Offside front headlight discoloured.

Rear indicators discoloured.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2023 107,351 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low.

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush delaminated but not resulting in movement of any components.

Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discolored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

uneven rear pads

Fail 19 Oct 2022 102,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discolored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

uneven rear pads

Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 93,937 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,657 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,657 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 87,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,917 miles

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 16 Feb 2018 62,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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SU13 BOB is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SU13 BOB, 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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SU13 BOB is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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