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N260 DSW

1995 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,056 mi
Last recorded135,056 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 DSW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2006 135,056 miles

boot struts defective

both front track rod ball joint boots split and in poor condition

both front upper suspension arm ball joint boots split and in poor condition

drivers wiper rubber worn

fuel pipes and tank corroded and in poor condition

offside front antiroll bar link boot split and in poor condition

one bulb(of seven) in high level brake lamp inoperative

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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N260 DSW is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 89,146 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 N260 DSW, 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 31 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N260 DSW registered?

N260 DSW is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N260 DSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N260 DSW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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