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N184 VPB

1996 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 VPB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

can see fluid around rear brake pipe but can not see any leaks.

n/s/f,o/s/f.n/s/r corroded brake pipes

Fail 18 May 2009 85,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

can see fluid around rear brake pipe but can not see any leaks.

n/s/f,o/s/f.n/s/r corroded brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,814 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 72,543 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 72,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,193 miles

Both front brake pipes to hoses rusting, tow bar fitted slightly above number plate

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 71,193 miles

Both front brake pipes to hoses rusting, tow bar fitted slightly above number plate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N184 VPB is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 N184 VPB, 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 N184 VPB registered?

N184 VPB is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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