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M800 JEB

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,736 mi
Last recorded87,736 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 JEB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,048 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,367 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,776 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 50,931 miles

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

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

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

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

All the failed tyres are also cracking and perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S & N/S Rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,376 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,754 miles

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

battery insecure

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

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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M800 JEB is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 M800 JEB, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M800 JEB is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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