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P260 HMK

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 HMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 110,078 miles

n/side rear tyre @ 2 mm tread depth & perishing on sidewalls

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 104,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 85,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P260 HMK is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P260 HMK, 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 P260 HMK registered?

P260 HMK is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P260 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 HMK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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