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N580 MMR

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 MMR
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,579 miles

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,242 miles

offside wiper rubber split, offside front tyre at limit on outer edge, slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 596 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2007 596 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N580 MMR is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N580 MMR, 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 N580 MMR registered?

N580 MMR is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N580 MMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N580 MMR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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