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N166 DWU

1996 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 DWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 100,589 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 100,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 95,960 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 95,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 92,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 92,660 miles

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.

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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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?

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