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L6 DWH

1996 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DWH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 78,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,237 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,237 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,751 miles

1.slight play in n/s front upper and lower balljoints 2.surface corrosion of all rear chassis

Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,661 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2005 56,178 miles

Slight lift in lower ball joint - n/s

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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L6 DWH is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,853 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 L6 DWH, 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 30 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L6 DWH registered?

L6 DWH is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is L6 DWH safe to buy?

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