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FKZ 7511

1999 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7511
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 102,931 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 29 Jan 2009 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,282 miles

both front metal brake pipes signs of rustong. both rear metal brake pipes show signs of rusting near side front wheel bearing noisy

tyre near side rear on wear bar limits of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,594 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 76,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 69,453 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2006 69,242 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

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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FKZ 7511 is a 1999 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 73,673 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 FKZ 7511, 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 27 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKZ 7511 registered?

FKZ 7511 is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is FKZ 7511 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 7511 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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