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N23 GFM

1996 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 GFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,745 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,636 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,624 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,558 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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N23 GFM is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N23 GFM, 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 N23 GFM registered?

N23 GFM is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 February 1996.

Is N23 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 GFM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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