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N325 UJT

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 UJT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 107,429 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 107,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 99,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,770 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,202 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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N325 UJT is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N325 UJT, 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 N325 UJT registered?

N325 UJT is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N325 UJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N325 UJT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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