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N128 DBU

1996 Kia Sportage

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,401 mi
Last recorded78,401 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 DBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 78,453 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 78,450 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded ok time test

advise front to rear suspension corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise gear box and sump area oil deposits

advise rear diff leaking

advise tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 78,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear diff leaking oil

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2005 78,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 78,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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N128 DBU is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N128 DBU, 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 N128 DBU registered?

N128 DBU is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N128 DBU safe to buy?

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