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N675 VRA

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 VRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 68,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,475 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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N675 VRA is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue 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 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 N675 VRA, 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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N675 VRA is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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