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N267 KWW

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 KWW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,569 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,318 miles

sill corrosion at o/s/r

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,574 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 71,279 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 66,762 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,762 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,608 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,854 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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N267 KWW is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N267 KWW, 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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N267 KWW is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 April 1996.

Is N267 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N267 KWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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