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M844 TKO

1995 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,671 mi
Last recorded146,671 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM844 TKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 146,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis legs and sills corroded (not holed)

front discs corroded/worn

Fail 1 Aug 2007 146,670 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

chassis legs and sill corroded (not holed)

front discs corroded/worn

Pass 27 Jul 2006 134,887 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 134,887 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust also has minor leaks.

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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M844 TKO is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 M844 TKO, 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 M844 TKO registered?

M844 TKO is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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