MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
to clean or replace naf washer jet
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F Tyre worn inner tread
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering pulls to left on road test
coolant leaking
fuel pipes corroded
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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N166 DWU is a 1996 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 N166 DWU, 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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What year was N166 DWU registered?
N166 DWU is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N166 DWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N166 DWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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