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N165 DWU

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,626 mi
Last recorded47,626 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 DWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,626 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 46,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 46,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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N165 DWU is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 87,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N165 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N165 DWU registered?

N165 DWU is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 22 February 1996.

Is N165 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N165 DWU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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