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N144 HGF

1995 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,813 mi
Last recorded72,813 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 HGF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,813 miles

oil leak on rear diff seal spraying rubber brake pipe.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 72,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside door mirror loose

oil leak from rear prop-shaft seal

Pass 6 Aug 2007
Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,385 miles

front and rear exhaust clip loose

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread

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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N144 HGF is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N144 HGF, 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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N144 HGF is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 November 1995.

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