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P185 AWU

1996 Kia Sportage Glx

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Kia Sportage Glx87,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 AWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,847 miles

child seat not fitted proprley

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,039 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,791 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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P185 AWU is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P185 AWU, 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 P185 AWU registered?

P185 AWU is a 1996 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P185 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 AWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P185 AWU have outstanding finance?

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