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GJ 1522

1995 Kia Sportage

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,347 mi
Last recorded149,347 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ 1522
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 149,347 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 149,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 136,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center stop light not working ?

offside head light damaged

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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GJ 1522 is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 89,146 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 GJ 1522, 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 31 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ 1522 registered?

GJ 1522 is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is GJ 1522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ 1522 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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