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A10 MES

2016 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,793 mi
Last recorded38,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MES
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 38,793 miles

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,634 miles

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

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,687 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,362 miles

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

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

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,911 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,284 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever almost at full reserve travel

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,997 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 11,793 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Nov 2019 11,793 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

TPMS light on

handbrake has little reserve travel

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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A10 MES is a 2016 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 A10 MES, 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 A10 MES registered?

A10 MES is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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