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P112 CTV

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,808 mi
Last recorded205,808 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 CTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 205,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 97,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 91,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,036 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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P112 CTV is a 1997 Kia Sportage 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 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 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 P112 CTV, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P112 CTV registered?

P112 CTV is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P112 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 CTV 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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