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L90 OCT

1999 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,118 mi
Last recorded60,118 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 OCT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,118 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,118 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,392 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 49,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,746 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,598 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 45,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,732 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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L90 OCT is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L90 OCT, 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 L90 OCT registered?

L90 OCT is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is L90 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 OCT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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