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N125 NUA

1996 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,478 mi
Last recorded69,478 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 NUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,478 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

general corrosion on most of chassis sections

Fail 3 Apr 2007 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

general corrosion on most of chassis

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,949 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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N125 NUA is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 84,853 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 N125 NUA, 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 30 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N125 NUA registered?

N125 NUA is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N125 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 NUA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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