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M712 DBX

1995 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,498 mi
Last recorded98,498 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM712 DBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2005 98,498 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 98,498 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M712 DBX is a 1995 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M712 DBX, 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 M712 DBX registered?

M712 DBX is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 July 1995.

Is M712 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M712 DBX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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