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N235 PFX

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 PFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,888 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 86,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,895 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,883 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,293 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,058 miles

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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N235 PFX is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Red 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 N235 PFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N235 PFX registered?

N235 PFX is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N235 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 PFX 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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