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N357 WUY

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 WUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 108,690 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 108,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 96,302 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,297 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 74,297 miles

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

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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N357 WUY is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N357 WUY, 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 N357 WUY registered?

N357 WUY is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N357 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N357 WUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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