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839 MRM

2016 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,034 mi
Last recorded59,034 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration839 MRM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,034 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 51,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,778 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 47,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,028 miles

Advise oil leak from rear diff

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 44,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise oil leak from rear diff

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 34,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 29,800 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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839 MRM is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 839 MRM, 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 839 MRM registered?

839 MRM is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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