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J33 LAP

1999 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 LAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,960 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 98,960 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 98,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,856 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both tear tyres slightly perished

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both tear tyres slightly perished

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,116 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished..

slight noise to both front wheel bearings.

steering box fluid leak to mot limits.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished..

slight noise to both front wheel bearings.

steering box fluid leak to mot limits.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,428 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

slight fluid leak to steering box.

slight noise to both front wheel bearings.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished.

slight fluid leak to steering box.

slight noise to both front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,347 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front hub very slightly rough when spun

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

Rear exhaust bracket incomplete

Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,346 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front hub very slightly rough when spun

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

Rear exhaust bracket incomplete

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,933 miles

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

Engine misfire

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 81,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine misfire

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 77,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,656 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 61,420 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J33 LAP is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J33 LAP, 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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J33 LAP is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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