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A16 LKN

2016 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 80,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 76,430 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 70,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 45,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 45,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 31,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,703 miles

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

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

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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A16 LKN is a 2016 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A16 LKN, 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 A16 LKN registered?

A16 LKN is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is A16 LKN safe to buy?

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