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N440 BKN

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 BKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 124,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 118,208 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 112,975 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 112,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,614 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 105,607 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,995 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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N440 BKN is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N440 BKN, 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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N440 BKN is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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