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N312 PTA

1995 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Kia Sportage89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 PTA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2007 83,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres close to limit

rear plate light not workin/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 80,330 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 80,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 78,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside front top suspension joints boots split.Recommend new joints to be fitted.

Rear brakes out of balance, Nearside brake slow.

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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N312 PTA is a 1995 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 N312 PTA, 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 N312 PTA registered?

N312 PTA is a 1995 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N312 PTA safe to buy?

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