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N139 BYC

1995 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,388 mi
Last recorded129,388 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 BYC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 129,388 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 129,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 114,546 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 114,546 miles

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.

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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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?

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