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N305 DKP

1996 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,205 mi
Last recorded120,205 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 DKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2007 120,205 miles

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

near side front tyre cut

Pass 24 Aug 2007 120,205 miles

near side front tyre cut

Pass 1 Sep 2006 118,382 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 118,363 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 118,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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N305 DKP is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N305 DKP, 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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What year was N305 DKP registered?

N305 DKP is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is N305 DKP safe to buy?

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