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N309 SPM

1996 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,561 mi
Last recorded88,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 SPM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,561 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 88,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 88,458 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 82,221 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 82,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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N309 SPM is a 1996 Kia Sportage 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 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 N309 SPM, 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 N309 SPM registered?

N309 SPM is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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