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N283 KPS

1995 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,231 mi
Last recorded141,231 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage Glx89,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 KPS
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 141,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 141,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 127,033 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 127,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 113,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 113,785 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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N283 KPS is a 1995 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 89,318 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N283 KPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N283 KPS registered?

N283 KPS is a 1995 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 30 September 1995.

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