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N361 KPS

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,432 mi
Last recorded40,432 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 KPS
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,807 miles

battery clamp loose

battery terminals loose

both front antiroll bar linx boots split

both front brake flexibles very rusty

clutch pipe very rusty

engine sump wet we oil

front stearing column shaft end float worn

fuel tank mounts very rusty

fuel tank very rusty

inner c/v boot split

power stearing pipes very rusty

rear crossmember very rusty

top of fuel tank very rusty

vehicle chassis very rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2005 34,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank mounts very rusty

fuel tank vent very rusty

rear crossmember very rusty

top of fuel tank damp

vehicle chassis very rusty

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

battery clamp loose

battery terminals slack

both front antiroll bar link boots split

both front brake flexible pipes very rusty

clutch pipe very rusty

engine sump wet with oil

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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N361 KPS is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 87,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N361 KPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N361 KPS registered?

N361 KPS is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N361 KPS shows 4 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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