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29 EMC

2016 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,426 mi
Last recorded18,426 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 EMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 18,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bushing debonding

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bushing debonding

Fail 25 Mar 2026 18,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bushing debonding

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bushing debonding

Pass 5 Mar 2025 15,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 12,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 8,443 miles

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 4,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 2,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 1,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 460 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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29 EMC is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 29 EMC, 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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What year was 29 EMC registered?

29 EMC is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 29 EMC safe to buy?

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