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A16 PTA

2018 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,245 mi
Last recorded74,245 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PTA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,978 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,528 miles

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

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

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 PTA is a 2018 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,773 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 A16 PTA, 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 8 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 PTA registered?

A16 PTA is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is A16 PTA safe to buy?

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