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N403 CYB

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 CYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,072 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,788 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 64,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 58,773 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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N403 CYB is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N403 CYB, 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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How do I check the history of N403 CYB?

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What year was N403 CYB registered?

N403 CYB is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N403 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N403 CYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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