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M780 LWO

1995 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,543 mi
Last recorded151,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 LWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 151,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 140,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 140,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 132,446 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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M780 LWO is a 1995 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M780 LWO, 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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M780 LWO is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 1995.

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