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N456 WBR

1996 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage84,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 WBR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,885 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 87,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 80,000 miles

park and rear brakes near requiring adjustment

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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N456 WBR is a 1996 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N456 WBR, 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 N456 WBR registered?

N456 WBR is a 1996 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N456 WBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 WBR shows 3 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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