MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL FROM REAR DIFF.
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Oil leak
REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL FROM REAR DIFF.
STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bootlid insecure
front brake imbalance just passed at 24%
o/s/r door doesnt open
rear axle leaking
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake imbalance just passed at 24%
o/s/r door doesnt open
rear axle leaking
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N139 BYC 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 N139 BYC, 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 N139 BYC registered?
N139 BYC is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 1995.
Is N139 BYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N139 BYC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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