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N130 HFM

1996 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 HFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 129,002 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to rear arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

all steering joint dust covers deteriorated

chassis slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,421 miles

chassis slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chassis slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,899 miles

chassis slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,688 miles

chassis slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,751 miles

chassis slightly corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 112,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 107,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 95,350 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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N130 HFM is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N130 HFM, 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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N130 HFM is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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