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P369 PPU

1997 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,770 mi
Last recorded72,770 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 PPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,770 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust slight blow

front passenger seat belt stalk slightly damaged

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

oil leak

rear wiper split

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2011 72,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 59,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 54,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,171 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 47,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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P369 PPU is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 P369 PPU, 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 P369 PPU registered?

P369 PPU is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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