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N122 EBK

1995 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 EBK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 126,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 119,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 119,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,568 miles

all fuel pipes severely corroded and should be replaced.

slight lift at nearside lower swivel.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 111,464 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all fuel pipes severely corroded and should be replaced.

slight lift at nearside lower swivel.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,744 miles

slight lift at nearside bottom swivel.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 105,463 miles

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

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

very slight lift at nearside lower swivel.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 100,087 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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N122 EBK is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N122 EBK, 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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N122 EBK is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N122 EBK safe to buy?

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