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N443 UPB

1996 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,744 mi
Last recorded91,744 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 UPB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

catalytic convertor rattles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 5 Feb 2008 79,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

catalytic convertor rattles

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,416 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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N443 UPB 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 83.3%.

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 N443 UPB, 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 N443 UPB registered?

N443 UPB is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 1996.

Is N443 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N443 UPB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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