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A23 FKU

2019 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,338 mi
Last recorded42,338 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2019 Kia Sportage33,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 FKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 42,338 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 42,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished cuts excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished cuts excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 36,554 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 31,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 22,376 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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A23 FKU is a 2019 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,683 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 A23 FKU, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A23 FKU?

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What year was A23 FKU registered?

A23 FKU is a 2019 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2019.

Is A23 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 FKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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