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P239 KDP

1997 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 KDP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,778 miles

OSF tyre tread 3-3.5mm. Tyre wear nsr inner wall.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 70,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF tyre tread 3-3.5mm. Tyre wear nsr inner wall.

Pass 27 May 2009 69,632 miles

Exhaust needs attention.

Spare or part worn tyre fitted nearside front to rectify defective tyre.

Fail 19 May 2009 69,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust needs attention.

LIGHT PITTING NSF BRAKE DISC

No lock out offside front brake

Pass 3 Feb 2007 66,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,708 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 58,659 miles

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

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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P239 KDP is a 1997 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P239 KDP, 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.

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What year was P239 KDP registered?

P239 KDP is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P239 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 KDP shows 9 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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